The CAFE Book: Daily Literacy Assessment & Instruction Strategies for Engaging All Students | Classroom Teaching Resource for Elementary Educators

I am a Reading Specialist at a new school and I was looking for specific strategies to revamp the reading program. This book is exactly what I was looking for. Brain research reveals that the 4 elements of comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and expanded vocabulary (CAFE) are what is essential for a successful reading program. Not only does this book explain why these components are necessary, it gives instructional approaches for reading teachers to implement each component in the classroom. It also gives charts with strategies that must be taught to the students with explicit instruction as to how each strategy should be introduced and taught. I purchased the book to prepare for a workshop presentation and it proved extremely helpful for me in organizing and putting the power point slides together.If you are a teacher and have not purchased The Daily 5 (2nd Edition), please purchase it along with The CAFE Menu. Both books are written by the same ladies and I believe they should be read together. Strategies in both books can be implemented in reading lessons.LS