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The Daily 5
The Daily 5 literacy program created by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser will be implemented in our classroom. The Daily 5 consists of 5 different literacy activities: reading to self, reading to a partner, listening to reading, working on words, and writing. In our class, the program will look like this: every Monday students will engage in a sound activity and will be presented a work on words activity (to get ready for Thursday); on Tuesday students will read to self; on Wednesday students will read to a partner; on Thursday students will work on words; and on Friday, students will write in their journal. From Monday to Thursday a different group of students will have the opportunity to listen to reading (on CD or Internet).
The Daily 5 program engages students in meaningful literacy activities while the teacher has the opportunity to meet with students, set reading goals, and present strategies to help students improve their reading skills.
Reading
Students have been given their reading level and personal reading goal (in their yellow reading folder). They should check their goal before they read to ensure they can reach their target and a new goal can be set.
In class, students read independently and with a partner every week.
Shared Reading
We are currently studying NARRATIVES (récit/short stories). During shared reading (large text accessible to all students), we will read many letters with the teacher to discover their format and stylistic elements.
In class, students read independently and with a partner every week.
Shared Reading
We are currently studying NARRATIVES (récit/short stories). During shared reading (large text accessible to all students), we will read many letters with the teacher to discover their format and stylistic elements.
Writing - Journaling and NARRATIVE WRITING
Most Fridays students will write in their journal. A few topics will be proposed to get their creative juices flowing, however if students feel uninspired by the choices they may write about a topic of their choice.
When we have read/viewed a collection of different narratives, we will write one together (shared writing). We will follow each step of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. After each phase, students will be invited to follow the same steps to write their own narrative (including: a beginning, problem, 2 events, a solution, and dialogue) (independent writing). When revising their text, students will work with a peer to get feedback and improve their work. Students will have the opportunity to consult dictionaries (online and in book format) during the editing phase.
When we have read/viewed a collection of different narratives, we will write one together (shared writing). We will follow each step of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. After each phase, students will be invited to follow the same steps to write their own narrative (including: a beginning, problem, 2 events, a solution, and dialogue) (independent writing). When revising their text, students will work with a peer to get feedback and improve their work. Students will have the opportunity to consult dictionaries (online and in book format) during the editing phase.
Oral Communication
Students are still getting accustomed to speaking French ALL DAY in the classroom (except during their English period). Students are always encouraged to speak French when they can. If they cannot recall or simply do not know how to express their thoughts, they share them in English and it is repeated in French for them to become familiar with different expressions and vocabulary.
Oral communication is evaluated on a daily basis through small and large group discussions. Effort and willingness to speak French play a big part in oral communication.
Oral communication is evaluated on a daily basis through small and large group discussions. Effort and willingness to speak French play a big part in oral communication.
English-French Online Dictionary
To access the same website used in class to help translate words from English to French, click on the following link http://www.wordreference.com