Sunday, June 14, 2015

The Daily 5: Breaking It Down (Part 1)

Happy summer.  Now is the time when all good teachers do some serious sole searching.  What worked this past school year?  What didn't work?  What would I like to improve?  How can I create a better learning experience for my students and not spend 80 hours a week at school?
To address some of these questions, I have a few books lined up for summer reading.  Last summer's reading included the updated edition of The Daily 5.
If you are considering implementing The Daily 5 in your class or if you have been using it for a while, you should read the second edition of this book.  It has some great reminders and some changes to make this literacy structure more user friendly.  (Spoiler alert) Plus there is a chapter devoted to Math Daily 3.

If you are interested, I'd like to share a breakdown of The Daily Five Second Edition and some personal insights in a three part series.  Part 1 focuses on Daily 5 updates, core beliefs, and 10 steps to independence.
































There is quite a bit of information in the first portion of the book.  These beginning chapters outline the reasons The Daily 5 is an effective literacy model.  They also lay the groundwork for the detailed implementation process explained in the upcoming chapters.

Be sure to visit again soon.  Part 2 of this series will cover what you will need for The Daily 5 and the first days of The Daily 5 (also know as The Launch).


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13 comments:

  1. Aylin ClaahsenJune 15, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Amber- this is an awesome post! Thanks for providing such specific info on Daily 5. Can't wait for the other parts!
    Aylin
    Learning to the Core

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  2. UnknownJune 15, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Where can I get the Daily 5 Rotation chart for their data binders? I love this.

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    1. A. MonroeJune 17, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      So sorry, I do not have this chart available. However, I've had several requests. Check back, I'll try to get something ready to share sometime this summer.

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  3. AnonymousJune 16, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    I am so ready to implement this in my classroom. Your post is going to make it so much easier to get organized and stay there. Thank you!!

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  4. alwayslearningJune 16, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    This is amazing! Thank you! I cannot wait to see parts 2-3!
    Holly

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    1. A. MonroeJune 17, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      Thank you so much. Putting it together is a great review for me as well.

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  5. UnknownJune 18, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    What a great review. I'm reading about setting everything up and seeing there are a few things I forgot all about! I hope you're finding writing these posts as useful for yourself as we are for our own classrooms! Sue

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  6. AnonymousJune 22, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    I teach Kindergarten and was interested in learning about the Daily 5. This makes me believe it is doable in our class! Thanks!

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  7. LAURAJuly 8, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Very specific thanks alot

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  8. First Grade BuddiesJuly 21, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Hi Amber! Just got to read this...it is super! Love the check off sheets you give the kiddos to record their choices for the day. So cute and easy to check off! Reading over this makes us excited to start Daily 5 with a new group in the new school year!

    :) Tamra and Sarah
    First Grade Buddies

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  9. meredithAugust 3, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    What do you use as your students' book boxes? I love how they are clear and you can see the contents!!!

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  10. UnknownAugust 8, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    I think in a previous post, Amber said the book boxes are multi - purpose bins from the Container Store. I found them here http://www.containerstore.com/s/storage/bins-baskets/plastic/multi-purpose-bins/123d?productId=10022942&sort=meta:category_71223_sort:A::::Y&ps=60&p=0

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