Beth,
I think you are amazing and I am in awe of how much work you have put into your classroom. Your students are truly lucky to have you as their teacher! I have used the Words Their Way program for several years, but have felt that more needed to be done with it. I have also used high frequency word lists with my word wall trying to make students accountable for these words, too. Then....I read your article! You have blended these two components so beautifully. I must ask if you would be willing to share your word lists with us? They would fit so perfectly with what I am wanting to accomplish in word study.
Beth,
I think you are amazing and I am in awe of how much work you have put into your classroom. Your students are truly lucky to have you as their teacher! I have used the Words Their Way program for several years, but have felt that more needed to be done with it. I have also used high frequency word lists with my word wall trying to make students accountable for these words, too. Then....I read your article! You have blended these two components so beautifully. I must ask if you would be willing to share your word lists with us? They would fit so perfectly with what I am wanting to accomplish in word study.
Kim