First Grade Word Study

First graders are sorting words in groups according to a specific feature. Students are assessed and divided into groups that are spelling at their appropriate level. The stages of spelling development are explained. Children participate in a variety of fun sorting activities to practice their spelling features.

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Participants:
Jodie Brammer
Pamela Coffey
Karey Henzey
Deborah Lewis
Beth Moeller
Melanie Smith
Lisa Sutherland

14 comments:

  1. Several of our teachers are now using Word Study. I know your list of "Sort"sational activities will be useful as teachers assess their students' progress throughout the school year. Very nice job on your project!

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  2. Your webpage was quite inclusive. It not only gave an excellent overview of Word Study but it also included many other details pertinent to Word Study. This webpage has the potential of being used in many ways. Involving the students in giving explanations was quite innovative. Well done!!

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  3. Incredible web site with tons of examples and resources that will be used by many other teachers! I especially loved the student narrated PhotoStory!

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  4. Wow!! I love the website! There are some very helpful links that I will definitely use for word study! How did you get the graph into the website? Great job!

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  5. Great job with word study and your site.

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  6. I can see why your kids love going to their word study groups. You certainly know how to make learning fun!

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  7. Love it! I will definitely use some of your links for my word study. You guys are so awesome. Nice job!

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  8. Great resources, great website! Two thumbs up! KISS YOUR BRAIN!

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  9. All of you are "SORTSATIONAL"!!! We loved all of the activities!

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  10. I really enjoyed this look at Word Study. The graphs, links and forms available are a great help. Excellent.

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  11. Very nice! This is a great resource for teachers to use that are starting word study in their classroom.

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  12. Very detailed and easy to look through. Love the student narrated video clips at the end!

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  13. Loved to hear the students' voices on your project ~ Very useful website for finding LOTS of resources for word study! AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!

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