Daily 5 Study
Guide (new edition) developed by Joanne Devine
Chapter 1:
THEN AND NOW
1.
What are some of
the major differences in the old vs the new editions of the Daily 5? (p. 2-3)
2.
What motivated
the 2 Sisters to develop Daily 5 and what is its purpose? ( p.7)
3.
In figure 1.2 (
p.11) where have you been
and where are you now on the “learning line?” Self reflect and look forward.
4.
Discuss the
process of initially launching the Daily 5 in the first 8-12 weeks of
school. (p. 13-17). Share your own experiences.
5.
The CAFÉ menu
provides the “focus lessons” for Daily 5.
Are you using CAFÉ or other resources for your focus lessons?
Chapter 2:
Core Beliefs, the Foundation of the Daily 5 (D5)
1.
Why are trust and
respect important and how do they effect the classroom community? (p. 22-25)
2.
Why is choice an
essential core belief? (p.. 25-27)
3.
How are students
held accountable in Daily 5? (p.
27-28).
4. Referring to Wesson’s
“rule of thumb,” Medina’s “brain rules,” and Routman’s 20/80 concept, what have
we learned.
5.
Figure 2.2 explains how many words children
encounter when reading a specific amount of minutes. How will you use
this chart to make a difference in your classroom?