We have been learning and working on the Daily 5. Most recently we have been learning how to choose good fit books and why it is important to choose books that we can read.
Research shows when children read independently, they should be reading books they understand and can read. Reading books that are too difficult can lead to frustration, inability to understand the story, and then reading is no longer enjoyable. We want children to enjoy reading, which means it is important they are reading books they are interested in and on their just right level! Research also shows that children are motivated to read when they can choose their own books.
Many parents ask, “How can I help my child choose books that he or she can read?” There is a very simple way to help your child choose good fit books. It is called IPICK. IPICK is an acronym that stands for: I choose books to read, Purpose, Interest, Comprehend, and Know the words. Here are some easy steps that you and your child can follow in order to choose good fit books:
1) Have your child choose a book. This is the first I in IPICK which means, “I choose books to read”.
2) Ask your child, “What is your purpose for choosing this book?” You may also want to ask, “is it for fun or to learn something?” This is the P in IPICK, which means purpose.
3) Ask your child, “Is this a book you are interested in?” This is the second I, which means interest.
4) Have your child read a page of the book. After your child reads the page, ask you child, “Who did you read about and what did they do?” This is the C in IPICK, which stands for Comprehend. If it is a good fit book your child should be able to answer your question.
5) Have you child read another page (or use the same page) and ask, “Did you know the words?” This is the K in IPICK, which stands for know the words. Your child should know all or almost all of the words in order for it to be a good fit book.
Going through the steps of choosing a good fit book should only take a couple minutes. It has been my experience that many children can easily choose good fit books once they have mastered the process of IPICK. Other children may need more guidance from their parent/guardian as they choose good fit books. This is an ongoing process that we will continue to learn and practice at school.
Research shows when children read independently, they should be reading books they understand and can read. Reading books that are too difficult can lead to frustration, inability to understand the story, and then reading is no longer enjoyable. We want children to enjoy reading, which means it is important they are reading books they are interested in and on their just right level! Research also shows that children are motivated to read when they can choose their own books.
Many parents ask, “How can I help my child choose books that he or she can read?” There is a very simple way to help your child choose good fit books. It is called IPICK. IPICK is an acronym that stands for: I choose books to read, Purpose, Interest, Comprehend, and Know the words. Here are some easy steps that you and your child can follow in order to choose good fit books:
1) Have your child choose a book. This is the first I in IPICK which means, “I choose books to read”.
2) Ask your child, “What is your purpose for choosing this book?” You may also want to ask, “is it for fun or to learn something?” This is the P in IPICK, which means purpose.
3) Ask your child, “Is this a book you are interested in?” This is the second I, which means interest.
4) Have your child read a page of the book. After your child reads the page, ask you child, “Who did you read about and what did they do?” This is the C in IPICK, which stands for Comprehend. If it is a good fit book your child should be able to answer your question.
5) Have you child read another page (or use the same page) and ask, “Did you know the words?” This is the K in IPICK, which stands for know the words. Your child should know all or almost all of the words in order for it to be a good fit book.
Going through the steps of choosing a good fit book should only take a couple minutes. It has been my experience that many children can easily choose good fit books once they have mastered the process of IPICK. Other children may need more guidance from their parent/guardian as they choose good fit books. This is an ongoing process that we will continue to learn and practice at school.
Daily 5 CAFE
Comprehension Accuracy Fluency Expand Vocabulary
Welcome to a new school year! I know each year in your child’s schooling presents new expectations and routines for you and your child to become familiar with. My goal is to introduce classroom routines and structures in a way that removes all of the guesswork from the children and allows them to concentrate fully on learning. In reading, the classroom structure I use is called “Daily Five”. Soon your child will be talking about “The Daily Five” at home. The purpose of this letter is to explain to you what The Daily Five is and what you should expect to see at home.
The Daily Five is a literacy structure that teaches independence and gives children the skills needed to create a lifetime love of reading and writing. It consists of five tasks that are introduced individually. When introduced to each task, the children discuss what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to engage in the task independently. Then, the children work on building their stamina until they are successful at being independent while doing that task.
The five tasks include:
1. Read to self
2. Read to someone
3. Listen to reading
4. Work on writing
5. Word work
When all five tasks have been introduced and the children are fully engaged in reading and writing activities, I am able to work with small groups and confer with children one on one. This structure is effective, the results are amazing, and the children really look forward to Daily Five time. Ask your child about Daily Five and see what he/she has to say. I anticipate your child will tell you about the class stamina, how we are working towards independence, and maybe you will even hear about some of the fantastic things your child has written, read, or listened to during our structured reading time.
The Daily Five is a literacy structure that teaches independence and gives children the skills needed to create a lifetime love of reading and writing. It consists of five tasks that are introduced individually. When introduced to each task, the children discuss what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to engage in the task independently. Then, the children work on building their stamina until they are successful at being independent while doing that task.
The five tasks include:
1. Read to self
2. Read to someone
3. Listen to reading
4. Work on writing
5. Word work
When all five tasks have been introduced and the children are fully engaged in reading and writing activities, I am able to work with small groups and confer with children one on one. This structure is effective, the results are amazing, and the children really look forward to Daily Five time. Ask your child about Daily Five and see what he/she has to say. I anticipate your child will tell you about the class stamina, how we are working towards independence, and maybe you will even hear about some of the fantastic things your child has written, read, or listened to during our structured reading time.