Something that probably gets overlooked (and really shouldn't) when launching Daily 5 is the model and incorrect model. Not only is this the most entertaining part of the day, it is also very important to the success of your Daily 5 classroom.
After creating your Anchor Charts with your students, you will want to choose a student or two to model what the daily would look like. For instance, if you are launching Read to Self, you would want to choose a student to model how to pick a spot, open their book and get started right away, staying in one spot, reading quietly, and working on their stamina. Signal for the student to finish, then chat with your class about all the things they saw the student doing right. Next, comes the fun part. Tell the class you need a volunteer to show the class the wrong way to Read to Self (or whatever daily you are practicing). The hands will shoot up. I recommend choosing a student that you think might have some trouble during Daily 5. Not only will it give this student a little bit of much-needed attention, they will also do a pretty good job of incorrect modeling. I will say it is usually pretty funny when these students act out. The class will get a good laugh in. But, when you signal for the student to return to the meeting area, recognize that while the incorrect model was funny, it was incorrect. Talk about all the things they saw the student doing wrong and talk about what should have been done instead. I recommend doing another correct model before sending the students out to practice. You want them to leave with the correct way to do things in their heads, rather than the incorrect way. I also recommend you doing the correct & incorrect models during the first few days of the launch, and anytime throughout the year that you notice students are getting off track (particularly after long holiday breaks).
Thank you all for your kind words regarding my Daily 5 & CAFE series. Please continue to comment and e-mail me your questions!
Modeling is so often forgotten in the teaching process. Thanks for reminding us of its importance in launching Daily 5!
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http://inspiredwritingteacher.blogspot.com/
Oh, this is hands down my favorite part. Do you students ALWAYS model getting up and stomping around the room? That must be their favorite "rule" to break. :)
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The Teaching Thief
I'm starting Daily 5 this year and I've really enjoyed reading your posts about it. Thanks for sharing your information. I can't wait to see my students give me a non example. :)
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