Word Study K-6

(NB:  A two-part workshop -- you must sign up for both Session 1 & Session 2)

Using ideas from Words Their Way, Word Crafting, and The Daily Five, we will examine how to assess spelling in the classroom and use the results to differentiate grouping.  Teachers will view hands-on word work activities in both a Grade 1 and a Grade 5 classroom. Participants will use student data to determine common spelling mistakes. These results will then be used to group students for class instruction. Organizational tips to make Word Study a manageable part of your day will be shared.  We will work in 2 groups to brainstorm and develop reusable Word Study activities for K-2 and 3-6 classrooms.  

 Audience:  Primary School

Any K-6 classroom teachers who are interested in offering differentiated and effective word study as part of a balanced Literacy program.

 Workshop materials:

 word study for Literacy Conference.pptx

 Menu 1.docx

Presenters:

Louise Donaghey

SAS, K-2 Literacy Coordinator

Michelle Morton

SAS, Grade 1 Teacher

John Yunclas

SAS, Grade 5 Teacher

Michelle Morton, John Yungclas and Louise Donaghey will be facilitating this workshop together. They have varied teaching backgrounds and experiences spanning Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States of America. Michelle received her BA/MT from the University of Virginia, John's Masters Degree is from the University of Denver and Louise was recently awarded her Masters from the State University of New York. They are all currently employed at Singapore American School. Michelle teaches Grade 1, John teaches Grade 5 and Louise is the K-2 Literacy Coordinator. Together, they have created many hands-on and differentiated activities to support a balanced literacy program.

Computer for facilitators

Whiteboard

Projector

Sound speakers