Right now, students and teachers are focusing on increasing reading and writing stamina, so students learn to read and write independently. While the students are completing their literacy tasks, teachers are meeting with small groups and conferencing with individual students. Daily 5 is how we schedule our language block. Daily CAFÉ is what students study during this time. CAFÉ is an acronym for the four major components of reading. They are:
The children learn reading strategies within each category. These strategies will become tools for the children to use to help themselves become better readers and writers. Teachers will keep you informed about new strategies introduced. Then, when you read with your child at home, you will be able to reinforce these concepts. If you have any questions regarding this approach and especially what you can do at home to support it, please ask at parent conferences.
