6. Choice

Relinquishing control and offering choice increases engagement exponentially. Discover where students have choice, how to teach it, and how to keep track of it all.

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Essentials

6.1 Order of tasks

Students choose which Daily 5 task they will complete and the order in which they complete them.

6.2 Keeping track/checking in

Teacher keeps track of student choices to monitor student activity and increase accountability.

6.3 What to read

Teacher introduces concept of I PICK (purpose, interest, comprehend, know).
Students choose good-fit books using these criteria.

6.4 Where to sit

Students choose a good-fit location to work during each Daily 5 session.

6.5 What to write

Students choose writing genre and topics.

6.6 Word Work activities

Students choose the activity and materials that best meet their goals.

6.7 Listen to Reading text

Students choose what text to listen to during Listen to Reading.

6.8 Partners

Students choose who to read with during Read to Someone.

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