The Daily 5 Alive! Strategies For Literacy Independence. Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, "The Sisters". It's a common dilemma: teachers need time to work in one-on-one conferences and in small groups with students during literacy workshop. Yet assigning "busywork" to the rest of the class doesn't help students develop the essential reading and writing skills they need. The Daily Five Alive! package includes everything needed for productive professional development workshops. In addition to the DVD, the viewing guide (both printed and on CD-ROM) provides workshop suggestions and focus questions, a selection of related readings, and handouts.$ 000463544042.