spelling changes… 1 st and 2 nd grades … thinking of spelling in the context of word study
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Spelling Changes…1st and 2nd Grades
… Thinking of Spelling in the Context of Word Study
More time to …
• Review the students’ writing pieces more frequently to assess the carryover of word studies into their writing
• Practice word study applications e.g., instant word concentration, word sorts
• Provide intensive “working with words” practice during guided reading small groups
Spelling in the Context of Word Study …
Patterns and Structures of Words: Studying groups of words that have similar patterns and structures
High Frequency Words: Practicing and working with the instant words, those high frequency words that are used over and over again in non-fiction and fiction literature
Vocabulary Development: Building and enhancing vocabulary through study of word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, compound words, multiple meaning words
Integrating the Two Primary Tools
• Fountas and Pinnell Phonics Lessons
• Spelling for Writers (Great Source)
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Assessment Practices
Diagnostic Assessments: Where are my students?
• From Fountas and Pinnell (1st grade): Pages 80-89
• From Fountas and Pinnell (2nd grade): Pages 40-56
• From Words Their Way, by Bear, et.al.: The Primary Spelling Inventory
Assessment Practices
Ongoing Assessments:
• Review of students’ published writing pieces and journal entries to see carryover into writing
• Word work activities from independent work
• Guided reading activities focused on word work
• Letter from the District
• Ongoing emails/newsletters from teachers
• Web page support activities
Communication with Families
Word Work Activities for Spelling
Daily Practice: Provide students with approximately 10-15 minutes of daily review or practice. Proofread for Spelling Errors: Give students strategies/tools for and practice in proofreading their writing pieces and editing for spelling errors. Word Walls: Encourage students to use the word wall as a resource for correctly spelling instant words (high frequency words). Make the word wall interactive (at the students’ height), so they can bring a word card to their writing area to use correctly in their writing.
Word Work Activities for Spelling
Practice: Word Sorts: Students work with their words and sort words into the patterns they see. Prove It: Students use the pattern/ rule/ generalization to find words in the room, reading materials, subject area materials that fit the pattern/rule/or generalization e.g., If you can spell _____, you can spell ______.Other Options:Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check: Use this strategy to study your words. Look at a word, say it aloud, cover the word, write it, and check your spelling. Color Coding: Use highlighters to color code the patterns using the same color for each pattern.
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