I use Daily Five and the CAFE board in my fourth grade class! I adapt it
to fit my schedule and my comfort level. I LOVE IT! It is definitely
worth reading these books!
mosaic@literacyworkshop.org writes:
>Does anyone use this method in the upper elementary grades? If so, can
>you
>give me an
Ladies and Gents
I am doing a demo lesson from the Daily Five on the Read to Self block for
K-1 teachers. I would love to have some testimonials from teachers using the
Daily Five to share with my teams. Could you please email me off list with
your thoughts??? Please do not just hit the reply
Would anyone be able to fill me in about the Daily Five? I don't know anything
about it. Thanks!
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It's ok to do only 3 choices a day rather than 5, especially at the
intermediate grades
I went to the two sisters sessions at the Colorado Reading Conference. They
said that their thinking now is three choices at any grade level since very few
teachers have a language arts block beyond
I began using Daily Five this year to replace the SSR time that is
required at our school. I got special permission from the principal and
the literacy coach to try it out this year. I LOVE IT! It has turned the
dreaded SSR time to the "Is it time for Daily 5 yet" time! I have
modified it a lot
To all who use the Daily Five:
I am a reading specialist who, over the past month, has implemented the "Read
to Self" part of the Daily Five in a second grade classroom while the classroom
teacher and myself are working with guided reading groups. We taught the Three
Types of Reading in one of
Hi to Kathleen and Beverlee,
Regarding the Daily Five program. In BC for many years we've worked with
various terminology basically dealing with "some of everything" and "real
reading and writing" (not worksheets, etc., or at least not mostly). The most
recent incarnation of more than a decade
mosaic@literacyworkshop.org writes:
>
>Angela,
>
>In my school, there is no switching of classes. Each teacher spends the
>whole literacy block with his class. So could you see Daily Five, with
>the
>options as outlined in the book, working on a daily basis with a 4th
>grade
>class?
I
Hi,
I'm planning to start The Daily Five next year with my second
graders. I have read the book and have bought The CAFE book as well.
I have a few questions.
1. How long is YOUR Daily Five? I don't know how the sisters fit the
DF along with writing, math, science, social studies and s
How long is YOUR Daily Five? I don't know how the sisters fit the DF along
with writing, math, science, social studies and specials all into the
afternoon. I've done the math and it literally does not add
up to the amount of minutes in the day.
When I saw the sisters at the Colorado r
Hello Everyone,
I am also implementing the Daily Five and the Cafe Menu this year as well. I
was wondering if anyone had some feedback that has already implemented the
structure before or any tips in starting, etc.? Thanks, Brooke
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use Daily Five and the CAFE board in my fourth grade class! I adapt it
to fit my schedule and my comfort level.
Hi, what is "Daily Five and CAFE board"?
We've always had the literacy col
Could someone post directions for finding the listserv related to The
Daily Five? Thanks! Sarah
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I am going to try an altered Daily Five next year in my fourth grade
reading class. Here are my plans:
We block, so I have each group of kids for 75 minutes. I will do 45
minutes of what I've always done: Toolkit lessons, strategy and skill
instruction, etc. The last 30 minutes will be the Dai
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Angela Almond
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 12:49 PM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Daily Five
I am going to try an altered Daily Five next year in my fourth grade
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To: "'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'"
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Daily Five
> Angela,
>
> I teach fifth grade and am barely entering the world of the Readers
> Workshop model. I ha
, 2008 7:46 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Daily Five
Angela,
I found the Daily Five very helpful in some areas of the workshop. Not all
of it is applicable to fifth grade, but very adaptable. If you are just
starting out with reader's/wri
Yes, and Joan Moser.
> Is the book The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary
> Grades by Gail Boushey?Magaly
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Hi,
There's a book called The Daily 5 by Gail Boushey (sp) and her sister (can't
remember her name right now) but they are known as The Sisters. They also have
a website now. The URL is www.TheDaily5.com Some of the stuff on it is free
and some is only accessible to members.
In a nutshell, I
Check out the website www.the2sisters.com. The daily 5 is a way of managing
your literacy block. It is student driven, not teacher driven. No more need
for teachers to "make" centers. the book is great!!
--- On Mon, 2/16/09, Patty Cook wrote:
From: Patty Cook
Subject: [MOS
I agree with Angela. This is my 2nd year in 2nd grade (after 20 years in K,
using literacy centers), and I started D5 last year. WOW! I followed the
lessons/language/expectations/anchor charts to a "T", and the results are
phenomenal. Remember--it is a management system for your language arts
progr
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Subject: [MOSAIC] Daily Five
I began using Daily Five this year to replace the SSR time that is
required at our school. I got special permission from the principal and
the literacy coach to try it out this year. I LOVE IT! It has turned the
dreaded SSR time to the "Is it time for Daily
I purchased The Daily 5 and am reading it now and loving it! It is
well-structured, easy to read. Perfect blend of theory and practice - mostly
practice with a quick nod to the theory. I wish it was September so I could
try it out in a full-fledged way. I'm a reading specialist, and am not i
In a message dated 2/19/2009 9:30:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
coo...@verizon.net writes:
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That's what I did and it works great!
Jennifer
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I don't think that reading the pictures should be reserved for k and first
graders but it sounds like you need to review what read the pictures means
- telling the story to yourself. There are some great picture books or
even wordless books that you can use. Then you can review what it does
ing for X minutes..."
Lori
Lori Jackson
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Todd County School District
Box 87
Mission SD 5755
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From: Patty Cook
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 7:50 PM
Subject: [MOSAIC] Daily Five
> To all
g Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Daily Five
As a coach and former mentor, I think you are right to be concerned. In terms
of picture reading for kiddos of this age, I can see a place for it with
informational text that is complex yet offers lots of visual support and fo
Hi,
I started using the Daily Five last year for independent reading. I followed
it exactly, and it was the MOST POWERFUL way to do independent reading. It
really works if you are careful to follow it. It is not just DEAR time, it
builds stamina. In the Mosaic 2, she talks about increasing
Hi Cathy,
I don't have my book here, but I believe the Daily Five is for all levels,
including Kindergarten.
Stenhouse Publishers say this "The Daily Five is a series of literacy tasks
(reading to self, reading with someone, writing, word work, and listening to
reading) which students complet
In response to Martha :
I'm wondering if this program speaks specifically to Kinder, or would I have
to adapt it?
I believe this could work at all levels. You might not use all 5 parts, but
I believe it applies to all grades. It really comes down to kids managing
themselves during indepen
ent: Friday, July 13, 2007 12:13 AM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Daily Five
> Linda,
> What, in your opinion, makes this "the most powerful?"
> How is it different from what you did before?
>
> Thanks!
> Lisa
> 2/3 IL
>
> --- Linda Buice <[EMAIL PROTECTED
> was amazed at how on task
> these kids were and also how much they shared after
> we finished. The book
> has great lessons on how to pick books, what the
> room looks like, etc.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Linda
> - Original Message -
> From: "Lisa Szyska&
It is interesting that people say this. I had an administrator call
me on the fact that I was following a Fountas and Pinnell schedule
that placed Reading Workshop in the afternoon. He was pulling the
old "more focused in the morning" line. I went online to try and
find research to suppo
I'd never heard of this before until it was mentioned on this
listserv. I've usually had my writing and reading workshops in
the afternoons and have never noticed a problem. I have noticed
more of a problem in the mornings, especially right before lunch!
Elisa Waingort
Calgary, Canada
It is int
Hi all! I am in my 4th year of using the Daily Five and my 3rd of using CAFE.
I teach fourth grade. I read somewhere (not sure where) that the sisters
recommend 3-5 teachers only doing 3 of the 5 "rotations" and that it is a
personal program that you should modify to fit your students' needs
Thanks for sharing. I was moved to a new building this year and didn't do
Cafe for various reasons. That was a mistake. I am definitely going back
to it next year. Great structure for myself and the kids.
On May 6, 2012 2:54 PM, "mrs. teacher" wrote:
>
> Hi all! I am in my 4th year of using the
e: [MOSAIC] Daily Five/CAFE
Hi all! I am in my 4th year of using the Daily Five and my 3rd of using CAFE. I
teach fourth grade. I read somewhere (not sure where) that the sisters
recommend 3-5 teachers only doing 3 of the 5 "rotations" and that it is a
personal program that you shoul
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To:
Subject: [MOSAIC] Daily Five/CAFE
Date: Sun, May 6, 2012 3:28 pm
Hi all! I am in my 4th year of using the Daily Five and my 3rd of using CAFE.
I teach fourth grade. I read somewhere (not sure where) that the sisters
I use my own version of CAFÉ and Reader's Workshop and I conferred with my
kids about their CAFÉ strategies while my other students are reading. I'm
able to either pull individuals to meet or small groups.
Jenni
Me too! Yes, I love the idea of the cafe; however, when does the conferring
trans
I'm planning to start The Daily Five next year with my second
graders. I have read the book and have bought The CAFE book as well.
I have a few questions.
What smart questions you asked! I'm not sure I can answer them all, but will
try.
#1 - I think the amount of time that the DF lasts in your ro
mosaic@literacyworkshop.org writes:
>Hi,
>
>I'm planning to start The Daily Five next year with my second
>graders. I have read the book and have bought The CAFE book as well.
>I have a few questions.
**I teach fourth grade so keep that in mind while I respond!**
>
>
>1. How long is YOUR Dai
Angela,
I love the videos that you created for word work. Would you please tell me
what you used to create them? Thanks so much!
Cathy -- Original message from "Angela Almond"
: --
> mosaic@literacyworkshop.org writes:
> >Hi,
> >
> >I'm planning to start The Dai
I used iMovie to make the videos. I'm sure you could use a program on a
PC, I'm just not familiar with those. As far as the lesson itself, I used
a Four Block book called Making Big Words Grade 4. It was a book full of
worksheets a student would do independently that I just read off to turn
into
Thank you sooo much! I recognized the lessons and love the idea of creating
the lesson for the children to do independently. This is really awesome to me!
I do not have iMovie (I don't think) but I do have a new Mac and it costs very
little so I will certainly buy it this week! I am movin
our students.? Follow it by the book!? It is
wonderful!
M
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Sent: Tue, Jul 28, 2009 5:08 pm
Subject: [MOSAIC] Daily Five (Brooke)
Hello Everyone,
I am also implementing the Daily Five and the Cafe
Christine--do you have the book "the daily five"? I
read the book before trying the parts that fit with my
style.
I started this from day one. (I incorporate
Discipline without Stress, Reasponsive Classroom
philosophies as part of my management).
My daily fives are 1. read independently, 2. writ
Olga,
what grade do you teach?
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What is discipline without stress?
Pat K
"to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night
and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest
battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting."
e.e. cummings
On Nov 18, 2007, at 2:49 PM, O
Self-control
On 11/21/07 6:37 AM, "Patricia Kimathi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What is discipline without stress?
> Pat K
>
> "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night
> and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest
> battle which any hu
Discipline Without Stress is a book by Marvin Marshall, Ph.D.
www.marvinmarshall.com
It is a discipline plan that promotes responsibility through reflection. I
have used this for the past 5 years.
ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Self-control
On 11/21/07 6:37 AM, "Patricia K
You need a Yahoo login (just create one--it's free). Once you're signed in,
go to Groups, and search for Daily 5, then join. Wonderful ideas and support
are posted daily!
Melissa/VA/2nd
On Jan 10, 2008 9:41 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Could someone post directions for finding the listserv r
Just wanted to let everyone here who's interested in the Daily 5 know that
there is a Daily 5 listserv on Yahoo, I think. I was on for a while but then I
had to limit my listserv fare and so I unsubscribed. Some of it was helpful
but most of it was not. Maybe that's changed. If anyone is sti
For what grade levels would you say Daily Five is appropriate?
> Hi,
>
> I started using the Daily Five last year for independent reading. I
> followed it exactly, and it was the MOST POWERFUL way to do independent
> reading. It really works if you are careful to follow it. It is not just
>
How about fifth grade?
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Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:35 PM
Subject: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Daily Five
> Hi Cathy,
>
> I don't ha
Linda,
What, in your opinion, makes this "the most powerful?"
How is it different from what you did before?
Thanks!
Lisa
2/3 IL
--- Linda Buice <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I started using the Daily Five last year for
> independent reading. I followed it exactly, and it
> was the MOST
ject: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Daily Five
Hi Cathy,
I don't have my book here, but I believe the Daily Five is for all levels,
including Kindergarten.
Stenhouse Publishers say this "The Daily Five is a series of literacy tasks
(reading to self, reading with someone, writing, word work,
I use Daily Five in my fourth grade class. I don't do it completely as
the book suggests but I do use all parts of it. This is my first year
using it and I have found lots of things I am going to change and tweek
next year.
We switch classes. I teach Reading and there is another teacher that
te
I have been reading with interest this discussion about D5 and reader's
workshop. Our district was lucky enough to be trained by Columbia's reading
and writing project staff several years ago. I love reading workshp I began
using daily 5 and later the Cafe menu about two or three years ago an
Hi all - We are making plans for a Daily Five study group this summer and I'd
like a sense of how high in grades this format would be appropriate and/or
helpful for. The only people I've directly talked to teach primary grades. To
me, it seems a bit "dis-jointed" (I can't quite figure out how
Daily Five
Bev, I helped a third grade teacher implement the Daily Five this year. For
her style of teaching it helped her classroom management tremendously. The
kids really enjoyed it as well. We went right into allowing choice since
they were older.
AB
I teach 5th Grade (self-contained; most teachers in our school only teach
LA/SS or Math/Science) I have read Daily Five and I wouldn't say that I
strictly stick to the Daily Five schedule, but it did help me with
management strategies for the workshop. I thought it was an easy read
especially
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Hi all - We are making plans for a Daily Five study group this summer and I'd
like a sense of how high in gr
Angela,
In my school, there is no switching of classes. Each teacher spends the
whole literacy block with his class. So could you see Daily Five, with the
options as outlined in the book, working on a daily basis with a 4th grade
class?
If one child is doing Reading with Partner, then
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