What is it?
The CAFE Menu is a visual aid used to help maximize student understanding of the four key components of successful reading. CAFE is an acronym for Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expand Vocabulary.
The CAFE Menu has four columns, each of which represents one of the four key components. In each column you will find some of the most commonly used reading strategies in each of the four areas. The menu filled with strategies can be found in The CAFE Book and on the Daily CAFE website.
Next Steps
- Choose one of the Menu templates provided.
- Grab a copy of your grade-level standards.
- Read through your standards, noting which fall under each of the four goals on the Menu (Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, Expand Vocabulary).
- Fill in the menu based on your standards with the words you will use with students.
