The purpose of this chapter is to provide a detailed step-by-step explanation of how to implement CAFÉ. The clearer our understanding of why we do what we do and how to do it, the greater success we are likely to have.
Chapter 3 is the first really meaty chapter in the book. Because it talks about an implementation process, my encouragement would be to read and reread it. There is so much detail and direct speech, it would not be possible to do a just summary without copying everything verbatim.
Day 1
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1st Read-Aloud – Whole-Group Strategy Lesson 1 –Check for understanding : This is always the first strategy taught because reading is about comprehending and making meaning in the process.
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2nd Read-Aloud – whole Group Strategy Lesson 2 – Cross Checking: Used when trying to read the words of a book.This is especially important when students are tackling new or unfamiliar words.
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3rd Read-Aloud – Whole-Group Strategy Lesson 3 – Tune In to Interesting Words: The key thing during this time is tuning in to interesting language and expanding vocabulary. The purpose is not to define the words.Day 2
Whole Groups strategy Lesson One – Back Up and Reread:Using this strategy successfully requires for the students to really pay attention to what they are reading in order to think about the meaning. It may also involve enunciating the words clearly.
Note:
Teach the strategies cumulatively referring to the ones taught with each new reading. As Gail and Joan say, keep using the menu metaphor. That way, students understand that they use a variety of strategies when they read, not just one.
Another important thing is to constantly refer to the menu bypointing to it or touching it as you teach and review the strategies. This way the CAFÉ display becomes something that the students have a background knowledge of andpersonal experience with.
From Whole Class Lessons to Individual Conferences( aka – Assessment to Instruction)
The seven steps as indicated in fig 3.2 (pg 39) are:
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Assess individual student.
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Discuss finding with student
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Set goal and identify strategy with student
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Student declares goal on menu and in notebook
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Teacher fills out individual reading conference form
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Teacher fills out Strategy Groups form
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Instruction
What are the key ideas or thoughts that really resonated with you as you read chapter 3?
If you have already implemented CAFÉ , what helpful hints or ideas would you provide to others in our specific environment?
