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Here is a Prezi I adapted from a presentation flipchart I use to introduce the Daily Five in my classroom. The Daily 5 is a classroom management technique developed by two teacher sisters. This technique is used to manage Math and ELA small groups, allowing the teacher more time for individualized instruction.

Daily 5 Introduction : []

Lesson Plan Introduction to the Daily 5 Objectives: Students will be introduced to the five parts of the Daily 5 they will be expected to use while the teacher is working with small groups Standards: W.1.5. With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed (Work on Writing) RF.1.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words (Word Work) RF.1.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.(Read to Self) Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression (Read to Someone) Activities: 1. Establish Urgency:
 * Helps us become better readers and writers
 * It is fun

2. Create “I” chart: What are students doing? What is the teacher doing? 3. Day 1 4. Day 2 (Repeat from Day 1) 5. Day 3 6. Day 4
 * Read the whole time
 * Stay in one spot
 * Read quietly
 * Work on Stamina
 * Get started right away
 * Working with Students
 * Model “Three Ways to Read a Book” and record on anchor chart
 * Read the Pictures
 * Read the Words
 * Retell a Familiar Story
 * Brainstorm I chart
 * Model and practice student behaviors of “Read to Self”
 * Begin working on Stamina – **3 minutes**
 * Model and practice “Three Ways to Read a Book”
 * Review I chart
 * Model and practice student behaviors of “Read to Self”
 * Continue working on Stamina – **4 minutes**
 * Discuss “Where to sit in room” and record on an anchor chart
 * Continue with above adding 1-2 minutes each day extending stamina
 * Continue to review I chart
 * Teach how to choose “Good Fit Books” record on anchor chart
 * Continue Stamina building

Once a focus lesson is taught, students continue to practice Read to Self, building stamina daily. Continue building stamina until primary students can maintain behaviors of independence for 30 minutes.

REPEAT for Work on Writing, Read to Someone, Word Work, and Listening/Computers.

Notes about Using Prezi: Prezi is gaining popularity and often is now used in place of PowerPoint. I personally have spent time exploring Prezi but have not used it for a presentation. I think it is a great tool that is usually poorly used. I have seen so many Prezi presentations that I cannot follow without getting motion sick because the screens jump all over the place. If I was teaching a unit meant to be used with Prezi I would feel it necessary to teach some basic design principles. Users of prezi need to remember, Keep It Simple. A use of multiple fonts, colors and excessive movements often times can take away from the message being presented. It is important to not have the presentation tool outweigh the importance of the information. So from my experience I would caution to use the powerful tools of Prezi but not to get carried away. Comment added by Caleb J. Ebel