Read to Self - Choose 1 book and reading independently to yourself.

"The best way to become a better reader is to practice each day with "good-fit" books that you have selected yourself, and it is fun!" - The Daily 5 Gail Boushey and Joan Moser

Practice Writing - Write on a paper or in a journal about anything you want. Should not be a list. The idea is to practice getting your ideas from your brain onto the page.

"As with reading, the best way to become a better writer is to write each day, and it is fun!" - The Daily 5 Gail Boushey and Joan Moser

Shared Reading - Pick a book and take turns reading with a friend or parent.

"Partner reading provides opportunities to practice strategies, improve fluency, check for understanding, and hear your own voice while sharing in the learning community, and it is fun." - The Daily 5 Gail Boushey and Joan Moser

Listen to Reading - Ask a friend or adult to read to you. The book should be above your reading level.

"Just hearing fluent and expressive reading of good literature expands your vocabulary, helps build your stamina, and will make you a better reader, and it is fun!" - The Daily 5 Gail Boushey and Joan Moser

Word Work - Look for grade 5 spelling lists.

"Expanded vocabulary leads to greater fluency in reading, therefore increasing comprehension. Becoming more proficient as a speller leads to writing fluency and the abilityto get your ideas down on the paper, and it is fun!" - The Daily 5 Gail Boushey and Joan Moser