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WORDS THEIR WAY (IN A NUTSHELL…)

OVERVIEW � Words Their Way is a developmental spelling, phonics, and vocabulary program. � The is the sort (sound, words, and pictures representing words). � 36 sorts per level (38 sorts – Level A) � Six levels – K (Kind), A (1 st), B (2 nd), C (3 rd), D (4 th), E (5 th) � 1 sort/pattern 1 week of instruction � Tailored to students’ developmental stages The “sort”

DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES • Level Stage On-Grade Level K Emergent K A Letter Name-Alphabetic 1 B Within Word Pattern 2 C Syllables & Affixes 3 D Middle-late Syllables and Affixes 4 E Derivational Relational 5 See Teacher Resource Guide: • • p. 10 -11 – descriptions and examples of these stages p. 17 – how to group children within/between levels (early, middle, late)

Program Components ce our s e R er h Teac Guide Big Book of Rhymes – Levels K, A, and B 20 Wo r d Stud y Note books urce CD o s e R r e h Teac

Sample Weekly Layout Day Instructional Setting Teacher Minilesson Student Application/ Assessment TW: Introduce picture/word sort – define unfamiliar words in context , & lead students to understand patterns - Levels K, A, B – Read a Rhyme SW: Read words aloud in columns according to patterns, determine how words are alike, & think of another word that could fit within that pattern - Levels K, A, B – Supply missing word from rhyme 1 whole group TW: Review yesterday’s sort 2 whole group, partner, or independent SW: Cut & sort words into grid (no pasting yet) - Fast finishers? - See each lesson’s featured Alternative Sort 3 partner, independent practice TW: Refer to a few words from our read aloud that follow the spelling patterns SW: Word Work – say, sort, & write words into appropriate columns in notebook, spelling activity task card None SW: Word Work – say, sort, & paste words into grid in notebook, spelling activity task card - Play game from Teacher Resource CD None Optional – Weekly spelling test and/or Spell Check (after series of grouped skills) See p. 21 -22 4 5 independent practice assessment

SEE IT IN ACTION! Words Their Way: Word Study in Action (7: 27) Video Summary: In viewing Words Their Way: Word Study in Action, learn about the foundations and explore the various levels of the program. Become acquainted with a five-day lesson plan and look at how to assess and monitor student progress.

SO… NO W WHA T? 1) 2) 3) As a team, decide how you would like to utilize this Word Study resource this year. Compare your grade level’s Common Core Standards with the Words Their Way - Scope and Sequence (back cover of your Teacher Resource Guide). Develop your Yearly Scope and Sequence using Words Their Way and other resources to effectively teach the CCGPS in language and reading foundational skills. Access to Words Their Way Tutorial Guides & Videos: http: //www. mypearsontraining. com/products/wordstheirway/tutorials. asp