Transcript Word Work
Bottle caps “bean” words Word Work Cloverleaf Elementary September 10, 2013 Learning Targets for Today • I can review the I-Charts for Word Work (materials set up, use, and clean up) • I can review the Focus Lessons for Launching Word Work. (see p. 89 in Daily 5 book) • I can discuss with my PLC what the content and products/processes of Word Work will be. Frequently Asked Questions • • • • • What materials are used? What words are practiced? Is this my spelling program? What about vocabulary? When are new words introduced and practiced? ….just to name a few Important to Remember…. • Daily 5™ is the foundation of our literacy block upon which everything is built. • It has no "content" or lesson plans, it is simply a structure for dispersing instruction and practice time. • Daily 5™ focuses on teaching the behaviors of reading, writing, listening and manipulating words. – Word Work is a system for teaching children how to practice words, so your spelling, sight/dolch words, vocabulary, and phonics programs can be infused into the structure seamlessly. Where to Begin…. • Create an I-Chart: – Student Expectations – Teacher Expectations – Why We Work on Words • Model Expectations: – Incorrect/Correct – Getting and Returning Materials (Anchor Charts) • Build Stamina: – Place students in small groups and have them practice – Base appropriate amount of time according to independence and grade levels • Review I-Chart: – Reconvene for self and group reflections Expectations What students will do…… • Work the whole time • Stay in one spot except to get and return materials • Work quietly • Get started right away • One person takes out materials of his/her choice and sets up in a quiet location Example of Implementation: Day One - * Introduce optional materials and their locations to students. * Brainstorm I chart of how to set up materials and how to work with them independently * Model finding the materials, materials placement in the room, and setup of materials * Brainstorm chart of how to clean up * Model materials placement in the room, setup, and cleanup of the materials Day Two - * Model and practice materials setup, materials placement, and cleanup of materials * Brainstorm I chart – “How to Use Materials” * Model and practice student behaviors of how to use materials * Continue building stamina of working with materials, adding 1 – 2 minutes each day Other focus lessons for Word Work might include the following: • Add words to word study notebook • Word sorts that relate to the strategy taught that • Adding words to their collection day • Practicing basic words most often misspelled • List words that belong to a pattern and add to word study notebook Each day add a few more minutes until students are independently working with these materials for the desired amount of time. Material Set-Up www.thedailycafe.com How to Use Materials Material Clean-Up Ideas for Word Work • Shell spell using spelling words or words from word wall • Playdoh (pinch and poke / roll) • Alphabet stamps • Magnetic letters • Write the room • Clay (press in lid of coffee can and write with a golf tee) • Pipe cleaners • Magnadoodle • Rainbow write • Jr. Boggle game • Wikki sticks • Scrabble tiles • Dry erase boards • Chalk boxes (spray cardboard box with chalk paint) • Beans • Bingo dabbers • Etch a sketch VIDEO: Taking a “Tour”: www.thedailycafe.com/members/323.cfm Content of Word Work Discuss with your grade level what where you will get content for this Daily 5 component. Letterland Words Their Way Wordly Wise Content Specific Vocabulary such as Science, Math, etc. What else? Possible Products/Processes for Word Work Word Sorts Vocabulary Booklets Magnetic letters Stamping Building with beans, buttons, shells, etc. Wikki-Stix Playdough What else? (Word Work Task cards will be uploaded on my web page.)