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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Daily 5

A while ago I posted a picture of my Daily 5 chart and I got a lot of comments about it so I thought I'd go into a little more detail now that I have it up and running in the classroom. This is what the board looks like now:
     I normally don't leave spaces between the groups but I had enough room so I went for it. This is just a standard sized poster I bought from the dollar tree, marked the grid, and then laminated. I made and printed the icons on different color card stock. I then wrote the names in using overhead markers so I can easily change the names as groups shift and change. I used the sticky-back velcro in the columns and then attached the other side of the velcro to the icons after I laminated and cut them all out. That took some serious time but they are very sturdy and should hold up for years.

    I touched on this a bit in my earlier post but I will elaborate.... After we have worked on each of the Daily 5's in isolation and built our stamina, I choose who will go where for each round of Daily 5. Gradually they will get more and more choice as I see they are ready for that responsibility. At that point they won't necessarily be spending every round with the same kids.

     I'm including my icons if you'd like to use them yourself. They do vary a bit from the original Daily 5 but still carry the same message.

Buddy Read = Read to Someone

I use Library also as part of Read to Someone, since they go as a group and work together to find Good Fit books.


The Computer and Listening centers both serve as Listen to Reading. When at the computer, the kids are usually on TumbleBooksBookFlix, or PM Storybooks which our school has subscriptions to.



Read to Self


Reading with me!


Work on Words

11 comments:

  1. How do you get 5 rounds in? I struggle with getting 2!

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  2. I have a 90 min block of time to work with so that helps. I also stick firmly to 15-18 min. rotations with short 3-5 min mini-lessons in between. I know 15 mins seems short for a guided reading lesson but with being a Title I school, the majority of our students are below grade level and I need to meet with all of them every day. Plus they need shorter periods of independent time to stay productive when they are not with me. After winter break, I can usually switch to just 4 rounds with my highest group doing literature circles or independent studies.

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    1. Is there anyway you could email me the icons as editable versions? I want to make one of them writing! I would be forever thankful!!! My email is lgquintano@bcps.k12.md.us <3

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  3. Do you happen to have the labels in an editable file? I would love to use them, if you don't mind e-mailing them to me. If you don't mind, please email to AdaliaMarie@aol.com

    Thank you! :)

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  4. I would also LOVE an editable version of your labels! I love them, but use slightly different titles for my daily 5 choices. :) Thank you so much! Jordan623@gmail.com

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  5. Really want to try this! Can you email me an editable version, too?
    Thanks!
    Amy in NY
    amarkowicz@m-ecs.org

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  6. I would also love an editable version if you have it! My e-mail address is lynnbetten@aol.com Thanks so much!

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  7. thank you for sharing this! and it was great to know that you work in a Title 1 school. I just started a month ago in a Title 1 school .. It's good to know this can be done! For your literature circles, what Daily 5 station would that be done in?

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    1. Literature circles are part of Buddy Reading. I usually have the group work in the hall with one student designated as the group leader who reports back to me to make sure everyone is on-task.

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    2. The chart looks great but I would love to be able to edit the icons. My email is cmperry@sc.rr.com. Thanks so much!

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  8. I love your icons but I don't have computers in my classroom. May I also have an editable version. Thank you so much. xmmusd@sbcglobal.net

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