Word Work
Cloverleaf ElementarySeptember 10, 2013
“bean” words
Bottle caps
Learning Targets for Today
• I can review the I-Charts for Word Work (materials set up, use, and clean up)
• I can review the Focus Lessons for Launching Word Work. (see p. 89 in Daily 5 book)
• I can discuss with my PLC what the content and products/processes of Word Work will be.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What materials are used? • What words are practiced? • Is this my spelling program? • What about vocabulary? • When are new words introduced and
practiced? ….just to name a few
Important to Remember….
• Daily 5™ is the foundation of our literacy block upon which everything is built. • It has no "content" or lesson plans, it is simply a structure for
dispersing instruction and practice time.
• Daily 5™ focuses on teaching the behaviors of reading, writing, listening and manipulating words.– Word Work is a system for teaching children how to
practice words, so your spelling, sight/dolch words, vocabulary, and phonics programs can be infused into the structure seamlessly.
Where to Begin….• Create an I-Chart:
– Student Expectations– Teacher Expectations– Why We Work on Words
• Model Expectations:– Incorrect/Correct– Getting and Returning Materials (Anchor Charts)
• Build Stamina:– Place students in small groups and have them practice– Base appropriate amount of time according to independence and grade
levels• Review I-Chart:
– Reconvene for self and group reflections
Expectations
What students will do……• Work the whole time• Stay in one spot except to
get and return materials• Work quietly• Get started right away• One person takes out
materials of his/her choice and sets up in a quiet location
Example of Implementation:Day One - * Introduce optional materials and their locations to students.
* Brainstorm I chart of how to set up materials and how to work with them independently* Model finding the materials, materials placement in the room, and setup of materials* Brainstorm chart of how to clean up* Model materials placement in the room, setup, and cleanup of the materials
Day Two - * Model and practice materials setup, materials placement, and cleanup of materials * Brainstorm I chart – “How to Use Materials” * Model and practice student behaviors of how to use materials * Continue building stamina of working with materials, adding 1 – 2 minutes each day
Other focus lessons for Word Work might include the following:• Word sorts
• Adding words to their collection
• Practicing basic words most often misspelled
• Add words to word study notebook that relate to the strategy taught that day
• List words that belong to a pattern and add to word study notebook
Each day add a few more minutes until students are independently working with these materials for the desired amount of time.
How to Use Materials
Material Clean-Up
Ideas for Word Work
• Shell spell using spelling words or words from word wall
• Playdoh (pinch and poke / roll)
• Write the room
• Pipe cleaners
• Rainbow write
• Wikki sticks
• Dry erase boards
• Beans
• Bingo dabbers
• Alphabet stamps
• Magnetic letters
• Clay (press in lid of coffee can and write with a golf tee)
• Magnadoodle
• Jr. Boggle game
• Scrabble tiles
• Chalk boxes (spray cardboard box with chalk paint)
• Etch a sketch
VIDEO: Taking a “Tour”: www.thedailycafe.com/members/323.cfm
Content of Word Work
Discuss with your grade level what where you will get content for this Daily 5 component.
Letterland Words Their Way
Wordly Wise Content Specific Vocabulary such as Science, Math, etc.
What else?
Possible Products/Processes for Word Work
Word Sorts Vocabulary Booklets
Magnetic letters Stamping
Building with beans, buttons, shells, etc.
Wikki-Stix Playdough
What else? (Word Work Task cards will be uploaded on my web page.)