Word Work: Session 1—Anchor Chart
Today we’re going to learn the procedures for using some of our word study materials. We’re going to learn how to set them up, how to use them, and how to clean them up.
It is important to spell words correctly when we write, because we care about our writing and the people who will read it. Spending time practicing spelling helps s become not only better spellers and writers, but also better readers. Do you know what else? It is fun!
Let’s begin by writing down a list of some of the materials we can use to practice spelling.
Wikki Stix
Whiteboards/markers
colored markers
letter cards/pockets
Scrabble tiles
Letter stamps
We’re going to talk about what it looks like, sounds like and feels like to be independent during Word Work, including working with the materials and what the teachers will be doing.
(take comments and add to chart)
Why? It helps us become better readers, writers, and spellers.
We care about our writing and the people who will read it.
It is fun.
Students:
One person takes out materials of his/her choice and sets up in a quiet location
Stay in one spot except to get and return materials
May return one set of materials and get another set to work with
Work the whole time
Try your best
Work quietly
Get started right away
Stay focused on word study
Build stamina
Teachers: working w/ kids
Tomorrow we’ll talk about the materials you’ll use to do Word Work.