Teach students to use sound, spelling, and meaning to investigate and analyze words.Defining word study as the direct exploration and analysis of words-through phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction-the authors maintain that it is most effective when sound, spelling, and meaning are examined simultaneously. To that end, they offer thirty engaging activities divided into three sections: exploring word structure, examining word meanings, and extending word learning.
- Provides 30 fun and engaging activities that help students draw on the combined power of sound, spelling, and meaning to investigate words, including high frequency words, word families, and idioms.
- Suggests ways to build a robust vocabulary across content areas, enabling independent reading of challenging content reading material.
- Explains how to design your own word study program, and offers scheduling tips and alternate ways to organize depending on the grade level you teach.
