Words Their Way: Word Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers [Paperback]

Francine Johnston (Author), Marcia Invernizzi (Author), Donald R. Bear (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131135929 | ISBN-13: 978-0131135925 | Publication Date: May 21, 2004 | Edition: 1

This book, intended for use with the core Words Their Way book, is the ideal supplement to any phonics, spelling and word study curriculum. The Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction core book provides a practical, research-based and classroom-proven way to study words with pupils; this companion volume augments that content with numerous reproducible sorts that specifically address the needs of the syllables and affixes speller. Accompanying the sorts are step-by-step directions for guiding pupils through the sorting lessons, as well as follow-up activities and tips for using the sorts to their best advantage. This book is designed to help all teachers address the needs of all readers and spellers, giving them confidence in the knowledge that their teaching is developmentally appropriate.

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A strength of each chapter is the Notes for the Teacher section that introduces each set of sorts.  This reminds teachers about developmental appropriateness and pacing variations based on learner needs.  Clearly the gradual release of responsibility model of guided instruction is promoted and reinforced throughout the text.

Barbara Pettegrew, Otterbein College

 

Chapter layout is excellent.  Format is designed to include anything that might be needed for the lesson, and each takes you step by step through the process being taught, allowing time for students to internalize and firm up the skills and strategies.

Susan K. McCloskey, California State University, Fresno

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

We believe that the hands-on word sorting approach to word study is invaluable to you and your students.  Broaden your word study understanding and instruction with this expanded word sorting tool for week by week implementation with syllables and affixes spellers (Grades 3-8).  This stage-specific companion volume to Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction provides a complete curriculum of reproducible sorts and detailed directions for the teacher working with students in the letter name-alphabetic stage of spelling. 

 

NEW! This second edition boasts

• Targeted Learners sections that clarify which students will benefit most from the instruction
• Spell Checks and other Assessments available more frequently throughout
• High Frequency Words receive special attention 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (May 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131135929
• ISBN-13: 978-0131135925
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #845,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome teachers aid,, January 19, 2009

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This review is from: Words Their Way Word Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Ever been told to find a new way to teach spelling, and been given absolutely no instruction about it at all? Yeah, I teach fourth grade GT language arts. That scenario fell to me the day before school started this year. After searching around a good bit, I wanted to get into more intermediate rules and practical applications that would help writers on the state mandated writing test. Words Their Way was a good start, but I had no time to prep a lot of materials or read a lot of research that suggested possibilities. I knew how kids spelled constructively, but how to make the leap? Its not intuitive when you are the middle of high stakes teaching. Spending $[...] on this book brought me peace of mind and a lesson plan come Monday morning.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Tool, November 22, 2006

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This review is from: Words Their Way: Word Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers (Paperback)

This book is very helpful in meeting students' individual spelling needs. It's nice to have the lists prepared for you and short instructional summaries to bring yourself up to speed on word patterns--things you don't even realize you know! The book is well-organized and offers success for all.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!, October 3, 2008

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This review is from: Words Their Way Word Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I would recommend this resource to any teacher using Words Their Way...it cuts down planning time in half, plus it's user friendly!