Full Description
"Pamela Koutrakos breaks it down for the novice and streamlines word study for the old pro." - Jeff Anderson, author of Patterns of Power
Take word learning to the next level in your classroom
Hungry for lively and engaging ways to augment word study? Looking for ways to empower your students and give voice to their ideas? In Word Study That Sticks, teacher and literacy consultant Pamela Koutrakos provides a step-by-step approach that makes word learning jubilant and fun - and encourages students to take ownership of word learning.
This hands-on guide connects research with experience to deliver challenging, discovery-based instructional practices that can support all learners in any subject area. You'll learn how to
Set up the physical classroom, prioritize materials, and launch activities
Instill curiosity and a self-starting attitude toward vocabulary development
Devise routines that highlight phonemic awareness, phonics, meaning, and spelling
Differentiate and personalize word study activities
Embed word study into all content areas for transfer of learning
Word Study That Sticks can be used alone or in conjunction with another program to help you take word learning to the next level. Lesson ideas, word study routines, charts, photos, key practices, and special advice for beginning teachers make word study instruction accessible for educators working at every experience level.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Word Study Now
Word Study for a New Generation
How to Use This Book With Other Programs or as Your Sole Resource
Preview of the Three Parts
Preview of Features
PART I: CURIOUS, CREATIVE WORD STUDY
CHAPTER 1. What Is Word Study?
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Word Study Is a Verb, Not a Noun
Word Study Invites Inquiry
CHAPTER 2. Start It Up! Finding Time and Resources
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Spending Time Exploring Words
Setting Up Structures
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
CHAPTER 3. Launching a Year of Lively Learning
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Lessons That Introduce the World of Word Study
Introducing Routines Memorably
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Launch Lessons: Introducing Routines
CHAPTER 4. Assessment: A Less-Is-More Approach to Seeing Next Steps
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Expanding Our Repertoire: Rethinking Assessment Options
PART II: FOSTERING ENGAGEMENT AND INDEPENDENCE
CHAPTER 5. The Value of Choice and Protocols That Support It
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Empowering Students: Lessons and Routines That Offer Student Choice
CHAPTER 6. Power Practices: Next-Level Word Exploring
Choices in Word Study Routines: Lessons to Bolster Engaged Word Learning
CHAPTER 7. Supporting Students: Routines for Meaningful Differentiation
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Providing Purposeful Small-Group Instruction
Building a Culture and Curriculum of Talk
CHAPTER 8. Releasing Responsibility: Goal Setting, Reflection, and Celebration
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Ideas for Reflection and Celebration
A Tour of Word Study in Action: 20 Minutes of Focused Fun and Teaching Language
PART III: TEACHING FOR TRANSFER
CHAPTER 9. Connecting the Dots: Word Study in Reading and Writing
WHAT, WHY, WHEN
Infusing Word Study Into Reading
Word Study in Writing
CHAPTER 10. Sealing the Deal With Word Learning in the Content Areas
Word Study in Math
Word Study in Social Studies and Science
More Options to Encourage Transfer of Word Learning
A Tour of Word Study in Action: A Sneak Peek of Content Area Word Learning
Conclusion: Word Power!
Appendices
Appendix A: Go-To Resources
Appendix B: Spelling Inventories
Appendix C: Word-Rich Books Across the Grades
Appendix D: Quotes About Words
Appendix E: Expanded Sample Word Study Schedules
Appendix F: Sample Checklists
References
Index
