You asked about the word lists/word study program we have implemented in our classroom. The mix of daily lessons and word study activities/games really help students apply the patterns they learn each week.
Two years ago we created our own lists. Each week a challenge list and a regular list is sent home based on students' performance on a pre-test. Students also have individualized words to study based on spelling inventories of high frequency words given at the beginning of the year. On the final test, students are given ten additional words that they are not able to study so that we are able to determine if they have mastered the application of the pattern taught for the week.
After implementing the program for two years, my teaching partner and I are still reviewing each list and making some changes. Since the program continues to be a work in progress, we are not posting the lists online until we feel that they are "perfect."
The books/programs we used to help us create the lists and determine our sequential teaching of specific patterns for our third graders are Words their Way by Donald R. Bear and Word Study Lessons (Grade 3) by Fountas and Pinnell.
Hi Lora,
You asked about the word lists/word study program we have implemented in our classroom. The mix of daily lessons and word study activities/games really help students apply the patterns they learn each week.
Two years ago we created our own lists. Each week a challenge list and a regular list is sent home based on students' performance on a pre-test. Students also have individualized words to study based on spelling inventories of high frequency words given at the beginning of the year. On the final test, students are given ten additional words that they are not able to study so that we are able to determine if they have mastered the application of the pattern taught for the week.
After implementing the program for two years, my teaching partner and I are still reviewing each list and making some changes. Since the program continues to be a work in progress, we are not posting the lists online until we feel that they are "perfect."
The books/programs we used to help us create the lists and determine our sequential teaching of specific patterns for our third graders are Words their Way by Donald R. Bear and Word Study Lessons (Grade 3) by Fountas and Pinnell.
Words their Way: http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bear_words_3/
Word Study Lesssons: http://www.heinemann.com/products/002132.aspx
I hope these resources will help you and provide you with lists to use with your students!
Thanks for posting on the blog!
-Beth