Daily+5



**The Daily 5** is our approach to literacy in our classroom. Based on literature based learning and research, a series of tasks are completed in our classroom during our tier time instruction. We use **modeling, practice and time for reflection** when introducing this concept to our students. **Our Daily 5** is based off of 5 different opportunities for learning during our tier block. If they are not sitting with a teacher in guided reading, they are expected to be working on one of the following tasks:


 * READ TO SELF **
 * READ TO SOMEONE **
 * WORK ON WRITING **
 * WORK WITH WORDS **
 * LISTEN TO READING **

We also assign daily work that must be completed **FIRST** before choices are selected. This ensures that each child has earned the opportunity to participate in the Daily 5. Each independent work activity is selected at your child's level so they can complete it with minimal to no assistance.

Each opportunity is explained and modeled heavily the first few weeks of school. **We role play** and show them **samples of expectations** during this time. Our activities do change as the year goes on, but each is based off the umbrella of one of the 5 daily opportunities. Although it does take awhile to implement, we have watched children thrive off of this model. We hope your child comes home just as excited. This time of day is where your child will access the book box they have created and store their "read to self" books.

Check back to see some pictures of your child during this special time of our day. Ask them to tell you a little bit about it :)