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Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction

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ISBN-10: 0131113380

ISBN-13: 9780131113381

Edition: 3rd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Donald R. Bear, Marcia Invernizzi, Francine Johnston, Shane Templeton

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List price: $36.67
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/25/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 8.25" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English

Introduction: Why Word Study?
Word Study and the Development of Orthographic Knowledge
Why Is Word Study Important?
What Is the Purpose of Word Study?
What Is the Basis for Word Study?
Alphabet
Pattern
Meaning
What Students Need to Learn to Read and Spell English
Word Study Is Developmental
The Development of Orthographic Knowledge
Levels of Learning
Stages of Spelling Development
Emergent Spelling
Letter Name--Alphabetic Spelling
Within Word Pattern Spelling
Syllables and Affixes Spelling
Derivational Relations Spelling
The Synchrony of Literacy Development
Emergent Readers
Beginning Readers
Transitional Readers
Intermediate and Advanced Readers
Using Invented Spelling as a Guide for Instruction
Where Do I Begin?
Words Their Way
Guide to the Book
Getting Started: The Assessment of Orthographic Development
Informal Observations to Assess Orthographic Knowledge
Observe Students' Writing
Observe Students' Reading
Qualitative Spelling Inventories
What Are Spelling Inventories?
An Overview: Three Steps to Assess Spelling
How to Administer Spelling Inventories
Create a Relaxed Atmosphere
Call the Words Aloud
Know When to Stop
How to Score and Analyze Spelling Inventories
Global Analysis
Common Confusions in Scoring
Words Spelled Correctly and the Stages of Development
Feature Guides
Error Guides
Word Study Groups
Why Group?
Classroom Composite Chart
Spelling-by-Stage Classroom Organization Chart
Organize Groups
More Information About Inventories
Qualitative Spelling Checklist
Emergent Class Record
Kindergarten Spelling Inventory
Primary Spelling Inventory
Elementary Spelling Inventory-1
Intermediate Spelling Inventory
Upper Level Spelling Inventory
The McGuffey Spelling Inventory
Spanish Spelling Inventory
Spelling Among Students Who Speak Other Languages
The Influence of Spanish on Spelling in English
Word Study Teachers as Dialecticians
Sample Practice
Organizing for Word Study: Principles and Practices
The Role of Word Sorting
Types of Sorts
Sound Sorts
Pattern Sorts
Meaning Sorts
Variations of Sorts
Guidelines for Preparing and Introducing Word Sorts
Introducing a Class to Sorting
Teacher-Created Sorts
Teacher-Directed Lesson Plan
Making Sorts Harder or Easier
Dealing with Mistakes
Organization of Word Study Instruction
Getting Materials Ready for Word Study Instruction
Scheduling Issues
Progressive Skill Development
Word Study Schedules
Betty Lee's Routine for Emergent to Early Letter Name-Alphabetic Spellers
A Weekly Schedule for Students in the Primary and Elementary Grades
Alternative Weekly Plan
Organizing Word Study in the Secondary Grades
Integrating Word Study into the Language Arts Curriculum
Selecting Written Word Study Activities: A Caveat Regarding Tradition
Word Study Homework and Parental Expectations
Expectations for Editing and Accuracy in Children's Written Work
Spelling Tests and Grades
Ten Principles of Word Study Instruction
Word Study for Learners in the Emergent Stage
From Speech to Print: The Synchromesh of Units
The Phrase and Sentence Level
Words in Phrases
Sounds in Syllables
Characteristics of the Emergent Stage of Reading and Spelling
Emergent Reading
Emergent Writing and Spelling
Emergence of Invented Spelling
Early Literacy Learning and Instruction
Components of Early Literacy Learning
Vocabulary Growth and Concept Development
Phonological Awareness
Alphabet Knowledge
Letter-Sound Knowledge
Concept of Word in Print
Word Study Routines and Management
Activities for Emergent Readers
Concept Sorts
Thematic Units as a Starting Point for Concept Sorts
Playing with Sounds to Develop Phonological Awareness
Alphabet Activities and Games
Working with Beginning Sounds
Helping Children Acquire a Concept of Word
Word Study for Beginners in the Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Literacy Development of Letter Name-Alphabetic Students
Reading and Writing in the Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Supporting Beginning Literacy Learning
Characteristics of Orthographic Development
How Consonant Sounds Are Articulated in the Mouth
The Issue of Vowels in the Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Talking About Vowels
How Vowels Are Articulated in the Mouth
A Letter Name Strategy to Spell Short Vowels
Other Orthographic Features
Consonant Digraphs and Blends
Influences on the Vowel
Preconsonantal Nasals
Word Study Instruction for the Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Sequence of Word Study
Further Study of Vowels at the End of the Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Word Study and English Language Learning in the Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Word Study Routines and Management
Activities for Beginning Readers in the Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage
Development and Use of Personal Readers and Word Banks
Review of Beginning Sounds Including Digraphs and Blends
The Study of Word Families
Study of Short Vowels
Word Study for Transitional Learners in the Within Word Pattern Stage
Literacy Development and Instruction for Students in the Within Word Pattern Stage
Reading and Writing
Literacy Learning and Instruction
Characteristics of Orthographic Development During the Within Word Pattern Stage
The Complexities of English Vowels
The Influence of Consonants on Vowels
Consonant Patterns and Another Look at Digraphs and Blends
Homophones and Homographs
Word Study Instruction for the Within Word Pattern Stage
Sequence of Word Study
Word Study and English Language Learning in the Within Word Pattern Stage
Word Study Routines and Management
The Word Study Lesson Plan in the Within Word Pattern Stage
Guidelines for Creating Word Sorts
Dialects and Sorting
Word Study Notebooks in the Within Word Pattern Stage
What about High Frequency Words?
Activities for Students in the Within Word Pattern Stage
Word Study for Intermediate Readers and Writers: The Syllables and Affixes Stage
Literacy Development and Instruction for Students in the Syllables and Affixes Stage
Characteristics of Orthographic Development During the Syllables and Affixes Stage
Open/Closed Syllables and Syllable Patterns
Accent or Stress
Base Words and Derivational Affixes
Word Study Routines and Management
Word Study Notebooks
Activities for Students in the Syllables and Affixes Stage
Word Study for Advanced Readers and Writers: The Derivational Relations Stage
Literacy Development and Instruction for Students in the Derivational Relations Stage
Characteristics of Orthographic Development During the Derivational Relations Stage
The Spelling-Meaning Connection
Literacy Development for Spelling-Meaning Connections
Greek and Latin Elements
Advanced Suffix Study
Absorbed Prefixes
Word Origins
Word Study Routines and Management
Teacher Directed Word Study Instruction
Activities for Students in the Derivational Relations Stage
Appendix
Assessment Materials for Chapter 2
Sound Boards
Pictures for Sorts and Games
Sample Word Sorts by Spelling Stage
Word Lists
Templates for Sorts and Games
Gameboards
Resources
Glossary
References
Index