We have been using Daily Five during our literacy time. Daily Five is a way to structure literacy learning within the classroom. The program was developed by two sisters that are both teachers. It includes five different choices for students to be working on. We have practiced reading to self, reading to someone, listening to reading, word work, and writing. During word work, students are working on spelling words from our Fundations spelling program and from our Word Wall. They may do this by writing on whiteboards, using Wikki Sticks, and rainbow writing. When students Rainbow Write, they use "special pens" and write each letter in a word a different color. Writing during Daily Five is separate from our Writer's Workshop. When students write during Daily Five, they may write about anything they would like. For the first time on Monday, students will be able to choose which two choices they would like to participate in for that morning. On Friday, they will pick two different choices. This means in one week students will practice four of the five choices. The belief is that students will be more focused and driven when they feel in control of their learning. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays students practice reading to self and participate in reading groups. Please feel free to visit their website if you would like to learn more: Daily Five.
Our Word Wall words this week were it, at, and can.
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