The Reading Workshop or "Daily 5" is a literacy structure that teaches independence and gives children the skills needed to create a lifetime love of reading and writing. It consists of five tasks that are introduced individually. When introduced to each task, the children discuss what it look like, sounds like, and feels like to engage in the task independently. Then, the children work on building their stamina until they are successful at being independnet while doing that task.

The five tasks include:

1. Read to Self

2. Read to Someone

3. Listen to Reading

4. Work on Writing

5. Word Work

When all five tasks have been introduced and the children are fully engaged in reading and writing activities, I am able to work with small groups and confer with children one on one. This structure is effective, the results are amazing, and the children really look forward to "Daily 5" time. Ask your child about "Daily 5" and see what he/she has to say. I anticipate your child will tell you about the class stamina, how we are working towards independence, and maybe you will even hear about some of the fantastic things your child has written, read, or listened to during our structured reading time.