Daily 5 introduction letter
The Daily 5
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Word Work
Work on Writing
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Word Work
Work on Writing
Picking Good Fit Books
I "PICK" books
P - Purpose (does it serve my purpose)
I - Interest (does it interest me)
C - Comprehension (do I understand what I am reading)
K - Know (do I know the words)
The 5 Finger Test
1. Open to a page in the middle of the book
2. Read the book quietly and hold up a finger for each tricky spot
3. After reading the entire page check your hand
0-1 fingers = pretty easy!
2-3 fingers = this is a just right book!
4-5 fingers = too hard!
P - Purpose (does it serve my purpose)
I - Interest (does it interest me)
C - Comprehension (do I understand what I am reading)
K - Know (do I know the words)
The 5 Finger Test
1. Open to a page in the middle of the book
2. Read the book quietly and hold up a finger for each tricky spot
3. After reading the entire page check your hand
0-1 fingers = pretty easy!
2-3 fingers = this is a just right book!
4-5 fingers = too hard!