Language+and+Arts

During Language and Arts lessons we are running Daily 5 Program with Miss Lundin.
 * __ Language and Arts __**

__**Five Choices**__ 1. **Read to Self -** Students will get their book bags (full of good-fit books of their choice) or choose from our classroom library, find a comfortable spot in the classroom, and will read to themselves. "Children reading to themselves is the first step in Daily Five and is the foundation for creating independent readers and writers. On the surface--like all of the components in Daily Five--Read to Self seems basic and simple. However, we have found that specific teaching techniques can make Read to Self a powerful tool for enhancing all literacy skills."

2. **Read to Someone** - Students will pair up with a partner. They will both get their book bags, find a comfortable spot in the classroom, and will take turns reading to each other. One student will act as the "reader" and the other student will act as the "Checker" and will re-tell what was read by the "reader" - this skill is called "check for understanding". "Reading with someone helps readers, especially developing readers, become more self-sufficient and less reliant on the teacher for assistance. Research shows that taking turns while reading increases reading involvement, attention, and collaboration." Children LOVE to Read to Someone, and why not, they have a friend with them who will listen to them and discuss their reading.

3. **Work on Writing** - Students will get their Daily 5 journal and write about different topics (some of their choice and some of mine). "The writing component of the Daily Five provides additional support children require to become effective writers. Its purpose is to provide daily writing practice."

4. **Listen to Reading** - Students will sit at a listening center and hear a book read to them while they follow along. Listening to Reading is valuable for developing fluency and vocabulary.

5. **Word Work** - Students will use different means to create words (play-doh, stencils, etc.) or will use different work studies such as sorting words or putting them in ABC order. "Creating and maintaining a time during each literacy block to focus on words is critical to developing readers, writers and communicators."