Innovation Showcase Presentation
Daily 5 for 4th Grade
December 11, 2013
1. Getting Started:
a. Start with Daily 5, get it running before starting CAFÉ
b. Establish rules and guidelines
c. Each student needs a Reading Binder and a book box.
d. Start with 2 or 3 of the components, Read to Self and Listen to
Reading, maybe Word Work
Training is essential!!!
e. Instruct students using the I-Chart (anchor charts)for each
component *I made permanent charts the first year and laminated.
As you teach each component, make a chart with the students using
your Smart Board or poster board. I have students copy these and
keep in their Reading Binder.
e. Practice each component for a couple of days individually before
doing multiple groups. # of days depends on the ability of the kids.
f. “Stay out of the way!” page 25 in the Daily 5
2. Systems needed: p. 42 in book
a. Daily Check in or sign in for students
b. Binder checking
c. Turning work in
d. Scheduling/Requirements
3. Running multiple components:
a. Students must work independently, and understand that they cannot
interrupt small group activities.
b. Teacher is free to work with small groups or individuals
c. Guided Reading occurs during this time
d. Use of bell/signal to switch activities
e. Switch at will, when finished with activity **watch read to self**
4. Student Responsibilities:
a. Book box (binder, reading books, writing journals, Storyworks)
b. Materials needed for working
c. Recording system – sign in sheet kept in binder
d. Time management – completion requirements
e. Turning in work – centrally located basket
f. AIG students – DEP work
5. Teacher responsibilities:
PATIENCE!!!!!
a. Binder check (1-2 times/month)
b. Work checked
c. Monitor students working
d. Guided reading – group using baseline, PA, CARS test
e. Individual instruction
f. Grades – page 97 in book
6. Trouble Shooting
a. What if kids “can’t” do it?
More practice, simplify requirements, individual help
b. Time management/Scheduling
c. Organization – start small and simple
7. C.A.F.E.: I don’t use this “board” in 4th grade. These skills are
taught/reviewed in small and whole group sessions.
*Very good strategies!!!
Planning & Activities:
1. Plan activities in Daily 5 components around the themes and topics
you are teaching, including Math.
2. Alternate days for Daily 5 (sample schedule) 7:30-9:00am
Monday – whole class lesson
Writing and LA
Tuesday – Daily 5 w/ guided reading
Wednesday – whole class lesson Reading (focus lessons)
Thursday – Daily 5 w/ guided reading
Friday -
Daily 5 w/guided reading
3. Post a Daily 5 schedule each week on your Reading board
Some components are planned, with one or two free choices
4. Teach kids to be responsible for “signing in”
5. Organization – use a drawer or basket system for activities
6. Plan ahead, always have materials ready ahead of time
Actual Activities:
“Guided Free Choice”
VARIETY!!!!
1. Read to Self
a. AR reading books – Reading Log
b. books on topic of study (Native Americans, Old Salem)
c. Reading passages w/ comprehension questions
d. Scholastic News
e. Storyworks
2. Read to Someone –
a. Choosing partners: sometimes I choose – paired reading
b. Short books on topic of study
c. Scholastic News
d. Reading passages w/ comprehension questions
3. Listen to Reading
a. True Flix (on school website)
Books on topic of study or free choice
*must complete a “Listen to Reading” form
b. other websites (list on wiki)
c. books on tape
d. Response form
4. Work Work
a. Spelling word activities/worksheets
Boggle
Word Search
Spelling City
Scrabble tiles
Puzzles
Moby Max
Wiki sticks
b. Vocabulary word activities/worksheets
Define words in subject notebook (SS and Science)
Word meaning (prefixes, suffixes, compound words)
Context clues
Foldables
Flash Cards
5. Writing:
a. Writing journals (love these)
b. Cursive practice
c. Writing activities from storyworks
d. Writing prompts on topic of study
e. Letter writing
f. Types of writing
g. Sentences and grammar