2. Reading Vertical Team
Why is it important to keep kids engaged in
reading?
Objective: We will analyze & incorporate different components of the reading program through:
Daily Five
AVID
Great 8
We will do so through the creation of:
Anchor chart
4. Why the Daily Five?
Literacy structure that allows for differentiation
Integrated literacy instruction & classroom management
system utilized in reading & writing
System of 5 literacy tasks that teach students independence
Provided students with substantial time to read & write which
accelerates learning
Builds stamina to ensure longer periods of time students
successfully read & write
Articulates student behaviors that culminate in highly engaged
learners while teaching students to understand/monitor their
literacy goals
5. Why Use the Daily Five?
The Daily Five is a
Student driven
management structure
designed to fully engage
students in reading &
writing.
6. 5 Tasks of the Daily Five & Goals
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Work on Writing
Listen to reading
Word work
Tip
Read to someone=Listen to reading
By the 3rd week of school have Read to Self & Work on Writing
By the end of the 1st Six Weeks ALL 5 components should be implemented
Most Important!!!
7. 3 Ways to Read a Book to Yourself
Read the pictures
Read the words
Retell the story
8. Reading to Someone Promotes
Volume of reading
Reading motivation
Fluency!!
Reading Rate
Word attack skills
Love of reading
Options for teachers to use:
• Elbow to elbow & knee to knee
• Choral Read
• I read, You read
• Reading One Book- One book is shared
between 2 partners with both students
holding a corner of the book
9. Listening to Reading Develops
Language fluency
Reading enjoyment
Expression & Inflection
Connections between print & speech
Stronger vocabularies and more sophisticated language
structures.
Introduces different genres and writing styles
Increased cognitive ability & attention spans
10. Work on Writing
Provides students with time to spend on
writing things that interest them through
Persuasive writing
Friendly letters
Poetry
Narratives
Summaries
Expository writing
Students Should
• Write the whole time
• Stay in one spot
• Work quietly
• Choice of what to write
• Get started quickly
• Underline words they are
not sure how to spell and
move on.
11. Word Work
Focus on spelling & vocabulary
Experiment with words for
learning and practice spelling
patterns
Memorize high frequency words
Add knowledge and curiosity of
unique and interesting words
Optional Material Ideas
Whiteboards
Magnetic letters
Wikki-stix
Clay
Letter stamps
Colored markers
Task cards
12. Find a partner that’s not from your grade level & discuss
how you are going to incorporate the Daily Five
Stand & Talk
13. Great 8
Main Idea Vocabulary Word Work Summarization
Weekly Skill Weekly Skill Weekly Skill Weekly Skill
Goal: Build Up To All 8 Squares By Second Semester
14. Great 8
Turn & Share
How could remaining 4 boxes
could be utilized?
15. AVID
Why be an AVID Campus?
A- Advancement
V- Via
I- Individual
D- Determination
18. AVID/SLANT
Sit with proper posture
Lean forward & listen
Ask pertinent questions
Nod your head yes or no
Talk collaboratively on topic
19. AVID /Goals for College Readiness
Teachers helping build students’ self-awareness
Students should be made aware of college opportunities & success
Use your college keys poster to ensure career success
AVID Goals
Wear college shirts once a six weeks
Spotlight a teacher once a week
20. Exit Ticket Summarizer
Write 3 things you learned that you might use in your classroom.
Write 2 ways that the information relates to you on a personal level.
