Daily 5- Read to Someone (LOTS of freebies!)

Yay- I'm back for the third post on Daily 5! 

Today I'll talk about

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If you want to read about Read to Self click {HERE}

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**Make sure you read all the way to the bottom again!**

Some great ideas/questions came up in the comments that I wanted to share with all of you..

1. the interesting words collector-

I have a different one but I whipped up one for you guys if you want it- I have the kids keep this in their box at all times and they fill it in when they find an interesting word.  I also have the kids do this while they Read to Someone!

click above to get this!

2. For the Daily 5 newbies!!

 HERE is a link to a wonderful resource to help you map out your lessons.  It also includes CAFE too (I REALLY recommend reading that book- and jump into both!)  It was posted by a wonderful teacher on Proteacher.

3.  A good point was brought up about the misconception of "Daily 5."

Some think it is 5 rounds of 5 choices.  Actually it is what you make it to be- I shoot for 3 rounds (of 5 choices), but some days I only do 2.  It is so flexible- that is the nice thing about it.  Plus you can have your entire class do a round and you don't have to worry about having "centers" ready to go.  For example, I can say "we are all going to do Read to Self now."  I loooove that!

OK, so on with the R to S goods...

"Read to Someone" is the kids favorite choice, but let's face it- it's not a favorite of the teachers.

If you find that you are dreading "Read to Someone" then you need to build more stamina. Go back to my last post and download those stamina graphs- stat!

Modeling and anchor charts will be so important with this one.  Kids can get silly and they want to talk.  It will be crucial to teach them the correct behaviors so they know the expectation during this time.

Here are some things that I like to use...

First- how to find a partner.

This is a biggie!

It will be important to model this for the kids because as you know- not all kids want to be partners.  If the expectation is set from the start, you will not have any problems-
 I promise!!

I use this poster: 

(I didn't create it, but I LOVE it!!)

click to get this

Second, "EEKK!!"

 Show, practice, repeat, success!

I made a cute poster for you!

This is a FACEBOOK fan freebie!  You will need to go to my Facebook page and find the purple box.

sitting EEKK :)

Third, I get asked a lot about how to solve the "I will pick my best friend... every time" syndrome.

I created something called...

Clock Partners!

Yes, I know there are other clock partner ideas out there but I love to use it for Daily 5!

It looks like this:

I teach the kids how to write their partner's name starting with the number one spot.  Then continue to add names around the clock with each new partner.  The beautiful thing is once they have added the same name twice, they are not to have that partner again until they get a new clock.  I find that this helps the children find new friends to read with!

You can get a copy of the clock at my Facebook fan freebie page also!

Fourth, what do the kids DO when they Read to Someone?

This is from Sharing Kindergarten!

I have found that 3 things work best-

1. Have two copies of the same book for the kids to read together.  One will read while the other will read along with their book.
This works great with the basal or copies of poetry!

These girls have the same book

2. Each child will choose a book to read from their book box (must be a good fit book).  They will take turns reading their book.  Yes, this means there are two different books.  However, it ensures that the child is reading at their level.  I tell the kids it is their moment to show off their fluency and SHINE!

He is reading the book he picked out.  She has her book(s) waiting.  They are at different levels but it is OK!

3.  The kids find a matching color on their boxes (see how I level books here) and pick out a book of that color to read together.  This will then be a good fit for both children.

This is a good fit book for both the kids!


Finally, it is important to teach the children how to be patient while their friend is reading.  The 2 Sisters talk about coaching or time.  I love this!  You can go HERE and grab a cute sheet to print from Cruising in Second Grade with Mrs. Farber.  


Or, I have used THIS bookmark in the past.  It is a nice tool for the kids when they are trying to help their friend.
 I got the bookmark somewhere in the blogosphere so I thank that person for their hard work!


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