Transcript Word Walls
Word Walls…. Why??? Spelling Vocabulary Development Support Writing Higher Order Thinking Skills Content Vocabulary (arranged thematically) Decoding Strategies Root Words, Prefixes, Suffixes Not for random words with no connection to text or content – This type of vocabulary instruction has been shown to have little to no value Word Walls…When? As an integrated part of a Balanced Literacy Program This includes Content Instruction Primarily during the Working With Words Block, but.. Shared/Guided/Modeled Reading Make Connections Reference during lessons Writing Block No excuse words (spelling) Vocabulary for writing Four Blocks • Make connections and reference Word Wall Guided Reading 30-40 min. Writing • Reference Word Wall for spelling and vocabulary 40 min. SelfSelected Reading • Repeated exposure to vocabulary that has been taught 30 min. Working With Words 20-30 min. • Word Wall •Doing the Word Wall •On-The-Back Activity •Word Patterns •Making Words •Guess the Covered Word •Fairview:Dolch & Bridging Word Walls….What??? High Frequency All students reading under a 3rd grade level Thematic Content (ELA, Science, SS, Math, Health, Art…) Sentence Word Walls Semantic Clusters Big Words Root Words, Prefixes, Suffixes Portable Word Walls Visual/Perceptual Impairment Home Use Labeling the Classroom Word Walls….Where???? Large Wall for High Frequency (w/alphabet) Small Areas for Thematic Cabinet Doors Table Top Hanging From the Ceiling Window Small Wall Side of Shelf Bulletin Board Word Wall…. How Many? ELA At least one High Frequency if students are reading under a 3rd grade level or At least one Big Words Word Wall (words with roots & affixes) for student reading above 3rd grade level At least one Thematic Word Wall for current content Content At least one Thematic Word Wall for current unit May maintain other Thematic Word Walls for reference Word Walls…. How???? Post words after they have been taught Five to 10 per week Fantastic Five, Popcorn Words…. Words taken from to Guided/Shared Reading Encourage use of words in writing Expect students to spell words correctly Make it neat, interesting, & age appropriate Chant/cheer the words Word Walls… How??? “Do” the Word Wall Be a Mind Reader Guess the Covered Word Fairview On-the-Back Activities (See Four Blocks manuals for more details and other activities to promote retention.) Sight Words “We Know” Accumulated Throughout the Year High Frequency Word Wall 1st Grade Classroom Science – Words for the Week Thematic Word Wall Special Needs Classroom Thematic Word Wall ELA Classroom Middle School Synonyms Thematic Word Wall Middle School Classroom Words With Semantic Connections Thematic Word Wall Elementary Classroom Thematic Word Wall Elementary Classroom Thematic Word Wall Elementary Classroom Social Studies Unit High Frequency Word Wall Elementary Classroom Words are outlined to guide students in using graphophonic cues. High Frequency Word Wall Prekindergarten Classroom -With Visual Phonics Key Words Thematic Word Wall Elementary Classroom Social Studies Unit Thematic Word/Picture Wall in Preschool Classroom Pictures and symbols in semantic categories paired with printed English What Is the Tone of My Writing? Thematic Word Wall in High School Classroom Thematic Word Wall Kindergarten Classroom Picture Symbol Word Wall Elementary Special Needs Classroom Thematic Word Wall Preschool Classroom “Characters in the Books We Have Read” Thematic Word Walls Prekindergarten Classroom Resources: Four Blocks Videos Four Blocks Books Best Practices Timothy Rasinski resources Differentiated Instruction Materials Fairview Learning International Reading Association The Reading Teacher