Why do we read every day? To strengthen our reading muscles and become better readers!
What is Weekly 5? A way of structuring reading instruction so that every student is engaged in meaningful, authentic literacy tasks.
Why Weekly 5? Children cannot become better readers and develop a love for reading without having time to actually read and write. Providing choice is highly motivational and puts kids in charge of their learning. Students have lots of individualized time with the teacher and help develop their own goals to work on independently. Provides structure, short intervals of repeated practice, and time to explore – exactly what children this age need!
What does Weekly 5 look like at the beginning of the school year? In order to teach students the independence needed for this program, the first few weeks are spent on building reading and writing stamina, learning the behaviors of Weekly 5, creating a sense of urgency, and fostering a classroom community. Much like exercising our bodies, students can’t be expected to independently read or write for 10-15 minutes right away. We begin with just 2 minutes a day, so everyone can be successful and work up from there! We chart our progress, and kids are excited to see their stamina grow. Students model correct behaviors and in-correct behaviors. We check in as needed, whether it be 2 minutes or 10 seconds(!), and reflect on their learning behaviors.
What does Weekly 5 look like in my child’s classroom now? Students receive explicit, whole group reading instruction (aka, a “mini lesson”) and then are given independent practice time to read, listen to reading, manipulate letters & words and write independently. Within a week, each student will have visited 7-9 centers of their "own, but guided, choice!" Each week the 5 literacy centers (read to self, read to someone, work on writing, word work, listen to reading) must each be visited at least once! The teacher will be checking-in with students throughout the week to make sure this happens. The teacher provides focused instruction to individuals and/or small groups.
How long do literacy centers last? The 1st Mini Lesson lasts about 15minutes, then the students go to their first center for 20 minutes. We meet back for a 2nd Mini Lesson, and then a second center. Mrs. Williams reads & work with small groups during both center times.
What is being taught during the Mini Lessons? Strategies and skills in reading fluency, accuracy, comprehension, and expanding vocabulary. We call this: The F.A.C.E. of a reader!
What is Weekly 5? A way of structuring reading instruction so that every student is engaged in meaningful, authentic literacy tasks.
Why Weekly 5? Children cannot become better readers and develop a love for reading without having time to actually read and write. Providing choice is highly motivational and puts kids in charge of their learning. Students have lots of individualized time with the teacher and help develop their own goals to work on independently. Provides structure, short intervals of repeated practice, and time to explore – exactly what children this age need!
What does Weekly 5 look like at the beginning of the school year? In order to teach students the independence needed for this program, the first few weeks are spent on building reading and writing stamina, learning the behaviors of Weekly 5, creating a sense of urgency, and fostering a classroom community. Much like exercising our bodies, students can’t be expected to independently read or write for 10-15 minutes right away. We begin with just 2 minutes a day, so everyone can be successful and work up from there! We chart our progress, and kids are excited to see their stamina grow. Students model correct behaviors and in-correct behaviors. We check in as needed, whether it be 2 minutes or 10 seconds(!), and reflect on their learning behaviors.
What does Weekly 5 look like in my child’s classroom now? Students receive explicit, whole group reading instruction (aka, a “mini lesson”) and then are given independent practice time to read, listen to reading, manipulate letters & words and write independently. Within a week, each student will have visited 7-9 centers of their "own, but guided, choice!" Each week the 5 literacy centers (read to self, read to someone, work on writing, word work, listen to reading) must each be visited at least once! The teacher will be checking-in with students throughout the week to make sure this happens. The teacher provides focused instruction to individuals and/or small groups.
How long do literacy centers last? The 1st Mini Lesson lasts about 15minutes, then the students go to their first center for 20 minutes. We meet back for a 2nd Mini Lesson, and then a second center. Mrs. Williams reads & work with small groups during both center times.
What is being taught during the Mini Lessons? Strategies and skills in reading fluency, accuracy, comprehension, and expanding vocabulary. We call this: The F.A.C.E. of a reader!