Literacy

**Daily 5**




 * Great book study blog on the Daily 5 and CAFE book - specific to grades 3-6.**

Quick Take on Daily 5 Daily 5 Resources



**CAFE**

CAFE MiniLessons



**Literacy Letters**


 * What are Literacy Letters?**

For more info, visit this teacher's blog []
 * See a sample Literacy Letter below:**

[|Book Theme Posters] [|Theme Booklist] Genre Study Posters Reading Units

Thoughtful Logs (Reading Journals)

Students illustrate characters based on descriptions within the text and create thought bubbles to demonstrate the character's point of view and senses throughout the text. (From: A Teacher's Treasure)
 * Character Sketches**

Socratic Seminar Although the video clip of the Socratic Seminar is grade level 9-12, it is a good example and a great model on how to move kids toward Argumentative writing. This particular clip shows the Socratic Seminar as a small group approach with students moving in and out of the group. However, this same concept can be used in a large group setting as well as across content areas. This concept may also be called a Socratic Circle.

GREAT clip on analysis of reading and connection to writing. Although intended for grade 9, I believe the "idea" could be adapted for grades 6-8. Definitely meets the intent and rigor of the standards
 * Evidence & Argument: Multiple Ways of Experiencing a Text**

The Reading and Writing Project

Kentucky Literacy Link