Transcript WORDS THEIR WAY

WORDS THEIR WAY
Word Study Program
Resources
• Words Their Way - Second Edition Series.
Francine Johnson, Donald R. Bear, Marcia
Invernizzi, and Shane Templeton
• Alphabetic Spellers
• Word Pattern Spellers
• Syllables and Affixes Spellers
• Derivational Relations Spellers
Why Use Words Their Way?
• Traditional spelling programs based on
memorization of words – students tend to
forget after the test.
• Often times traditional spelling programs are
disconnected – words have no association.
• Words Their Way focuses on patterns in
spelling, not just on rote memorization.
• Students learn to apply these patterns to
other words.
So, how will studying word patterns
help my students?
• Understanding patterns in words will help
students identify other words in reading.
• This will help to increase their fluency.
• Increased fluency = increased comprehension.
• Applies to all levels of spellers/readers.
How Do I Know Where To Start My
Students?
• Administer the Spelling Inventory.
• Use the Spelling Inventory Feature Guide
while scoring test.
• Where a student is less than 80% proficient is
where they start.
• Exception is if student misses any in Emergent
or Letter Name – Alphabetic stage, they begin
there.
I’ve Tested and Grouped My
Students…Now What??
• Begin Word Sorts
- Introduce Closed Sort to start off – is
teacher directed – based on header cards
provided for the sort student is working
on.
- Decide when you will have students
work on words.
Do Students Just Sit and Sort Words?
• You should meet with student groups as often
as possible – small group support.
• You will want to meet with lower groups
several times during word study.
• All groups need support in beginning – then
become more independent.
• Good time to meet – guided reading time.
• Meeting only needs to take few minutes.
How In the World Do I Have Time to
Do This?
• Once you get started it requires little extra
work.
• Can be done during guided reading/Daily Five
time – simply replaces old spelling programs.
• Students become familiar with the routines –
become independent.
• Testing does not need to be every Friday –
usually done around every 7-10 days.
Testing
• Can test students in small groups during
guided reading – or round robin style all at
once.
• If students do not master a list, (usually 80%
or higher), they do that list again.
• If a student consistently does not master list,
examine words he is missing – can add them
on to next study if necessary.
Sequence of Program
• Students complete sorts and list assessments.
• At end of section – administer assessment for
that area of study.
• If mastered, student moves on to next section
was deficient in on Spelling Inventory.
Types of Sorts
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Closed Sort
Open Sort
Independent Sort
Speed Sort
SAW/ABC Order Sort
No Peeking/Blind Sort
Word Hunt
Buddy Sort
Word Master
Benefits
• ESL program also available – beginning patterns
would work well if can’t purchase.
• Beneficial to all students – provides
differentiation.
• Helps to provide balanced literacy in classroom.
• Allows students to become familiar with word
patterns and therefore able to recognize greater
amount of words.
• Can be tied into vocabulary studies as well.
Adaptations
• Can use Word Study Notebooks
• Can use center materials – magnetic letters,
stamps, scrabble pieces, etc.