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With the goal of instilling curiosity and a self-starting attitude in students, this hands-on guide to word study instruction connects research with experience to make word learning jubilant and fun.
List of 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
About the author
Pam Koutrakos is an experienced and enthusiastic educator who currently works as a middle school instructional coach. She also writes, presents, and works directly with PreK-12 teachers, coaches, and administrators as a consultant. Pam is the author of Word Study That Sticks: Best Practices K-6 (Corwin, 2018) and The Word Study That Sticks Companion: Classroom-Ready Tools for teachers and Students, K-6 (Corwin, 2019) and Mentor Texts That Multitask: A Less-Is-More Approach to Integrated Literacy Instruction, K-8 (Corwin, 2022). Connect with Pam on Twitter (@PamKou), Instagram (@Pam.Kou), and LinkedIn.
Summary
With the goal of instilling curiosity and a self-starting attitude in students, this hands-on guide to word study instruction connects research with experience to make word learning jubilant and fun.
