Data

Students were given this rubric:

Uh-Oh: I did not share my goals and hopes with my CF.

On my Way: I shared my goal Or my hope with my CF. I might have thoughts about my goal and hope during Daily 5.

Got it: My CF and I share our goals and hopes. I think about my goal and hope during Daily 5.

The first time students were surveyed zero percent said that they were an "Uh-Oh", 24 percent stated that they were "On my Way", and 76 percent stated that they "Got it!"

After gathering this data I changed the way I had students set their goal. First I had students decide if they were going to work on "C-Comprehension", "A-Accuracy", "F-Fluency", or "E-Expand Vocabulary". Once students decided which part of the menu they were working on I asked them to pick a specific strategy in that category and share the goal with their CF.

When students were given the same survey as above 1 week later:

1 percent said they were an "Uh-Oh"
31 percent said they were "On my way" and
68 percent said they "Got-it"

Using this information I have once again changed a procedure. At some point during our Daily 5 routine I now have the students check in with the CF. I also remind them of their goal several times by saying, "This will be our last Daily 5. Think back to your goal. What else can you do to meet your goal today?"

I look forward to giving the students the survey next week to see what new insights I gain.