Prettyboy ES Kathy Kelbaugh—S.T.A.T Teacher

›Words Their Way (Bear, Invernizzi, Templeton, and Johnston) “The scope and sequence of word study instruction…is based on research describing the developmental relationship between spelling and reading behaviors.” “…development in one area relates to development in other areas [of literacy].”

›Research has shown that “categorizing written words through word sorts, word hunts, and writing sorts enables learners to sort out the relationships” in spelling, sounds, and letter patterns. Spelling Reading Writing

›Sort Every Day!! ›Work with teacher three times per week. ›Choice activities that are completed independently or with partners. ›LOTS of discussion and questioning.

›3 Choice options throughout the week ›Choices are on a menu inside their Word Study notebook. ›1 practice test before the assessment = 4 assignments

›Extension will be provided to show understanding. –Teacher gives new word that fits the sort. –Student chooses word not given that fits the sort. –Question about part of speech –Use in a sentence. ›Completed in class. ›Usually only 10 words are chosen from different categories. ›Set up like Neat List

›Prettyboyes.bcps.org –Faculty –Third Grade –Mrs. Ramsel –Word Study

›Please contact Mrs. Kelbaugh or Mrs. Ramsel if the word lists on the website need to be updated. ›Mrs. Kelbaugh ›Mrs. Hale Mrs. Ramsel Mrs. Stylc Mrs. Auffarth