The Daily Five by Gail Boushey, Joan Moser
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Book Reviews of The Daily Five
Book Review: amazing reading program
Summary: 5 Stars
I used the daily 5 with my students this past year. I have taught 1st grade for 3 years and this was by far the best group of readers. I never thought it could happen, but they learned how to sit and read to themselves, with a partner, write and listen to reading for 20-30 minutes at a time. Their reading scores went through the roof. A few teachers in our school used and loved this program and the principal was so impressed with the scores that we have been asked to introduce it to the whole school.
One thing the author said made total sense. How are they supposed to learn to read if they don't actually READ in school? Especially in the lower grades where silent reading isn't often part of the school day and it really is the most crucial time.
Lastly, this book offers a program that does away with centers. I know that Debbie Diller is a big advocate, and I used her book Literary Work Stations the previous year and thought it was great. What I don't like about centers is all of the work involved in changing them and then what to do with all of the work that they didn't really have time to finish and they only kind of half did it. This offers the children 5 activites that center around authentic reading.
I cannot say enough good things about this book.
Book Review: Finally, a realistic resource for daily use in the classroom!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book last May, in hopes of implementing this school year (2008/2009). Despite some early and long lasting bumps in the road due to the personalities in my classroom, the Daily 5 has really helped my students.
Like anything you try as a teacher, be willing to make this your own and be patient. Many of my students had stamina issues. To make a go of it, we spent a long time just doing "Read to Self" and I gradually let students do "Read to Someone" as they showed they were ready for it. Even though I began the year with Daily 5, my second graders were only doing 2 out of 5 by December. By February, we finally were doing all 5!
I can honestly say, it was worth all the effort. It's so much easier for me to do running records and work with small groups and individual students. Now that I've had some experience, I can't wait to start a new school year with the Daily 5. I'm a member of Gail and Joan's Daily Cafe website and it's really helped me with reading instruction. I'm excited to purchase their new book this month and look forward to attending their workshops in the future. This book will change your teaching life if you put forth the effort!
Book Review: Amazing results!
Summary: 5 Stars
I started my first year of teaching using the teachings of Debbie Diller's workstations. I liked this format, but my students weren't responding as well as I had hoped to it. I purchased the Daily 5 and read it in just a few hours, like many other people. I was swayed the minute I finished the book and knew I had to try it, even though it was in the middle of the school year. My students responded very well to it. Despite a few off task behaviors at times (who doesn't have those with any program?!), the kids were engaged and became very strong readers.
I also started using this format for math. I do four rotations for math and language arts, not Listening to Reading, and I have so much less paperwork and planning to do. I love having the chance to do mini-lessons that engage my students and allow them to apply them during their rotations. I just wish I had more time in the day to do additional rotations because they kids stay so focused on what they're doing, time flies! It makes my life easier, and I love the point in the school year after I've gotten the procedures into the kids' muscle memories so we can begin!!
Book Review: More work for students, less work for the teacher- and VERY effective!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My first year, I tried using centers. It required a lot of work and management from my perspective. Also, some of the kids would just get going on something and they'd have to stop. With the methods of The Daily Five, the kids had choice (five choices). They could really get into what they were doing, whether it was reading a book, writing a story or working on vocabulary. When I would announce the end of literacy, sometimes they would beg for just a few more minutes. Because of this format, distractions are minimal and I was able to really focus on my reading groups. Team work was abundant and the kids learned a lot. Even my principal remarked on it! (I worked with 3rd graders my first year and 1st graders my second year. Both classes were integrated ESL classes.) This takes the literacy block to a whole new level. (I should add that I did not follow the methods perfectly since it was my first year using it, but the results were still amazing.)Book Review: Very helpful!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a first grade teacher and wanted to improve my literacy program by getting away from using worksheets during centers. This book offers great practical ideas including lessons and charts to use for "reading to self", "reading to someone" and "listening to reading" which I will implement in my classroom. I currently have a fairly successful Writer's Workshop and do a lot of making words activities but the book offers ideas in these areas as well. So many books just deal with concepts of literacy but this one breaks the teaching procedures into easily followed steps that I am excited about trying out with my next group of students. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to create an authentic learning atmosphere in a classroom and get away from a "packaged" curriculum so every student can work at their reading/writing level independently.