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Efficient, Joyful Word Study in Grades 3–8

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Efficient, Joyful Word Study in Grades 3–8

9 MODULES

5 HOURS

This is an inquiry approach to grammar, vocabulary, and spelling instruction that "sticks!" If you’re one of the many who’ve been looking for ways to approach G3-G8 grammar, vocabulary, and spelling in joyful, efficient ways, this course is for you. 💗

Course Overview

    • Course Padlet

    • The What and Why of Word Study

    • Conferring Through a Word Study Lens

    • Creating a Word-curious Stance

    • Studying Grammar in a Meaningful Way

    • Structures of Impactful Passages

    • Finding the Balance Between Composition and Conventions

    • Should We Be Teaching Separate Word Study Lessons?

    • What Might Conferring Look Like for EAL Teachers?

    • How Can Grammar Inquiry be Fit Into a 50-Minute Class Period?

    • How Might We Get Started with Invitations/Inquiry for EAL Beginners?

    • Research into Vocabulary Instruction

    • Systematic, Explicit Vocabulary Instruction

    • How Might We Teach Words With Multiple Meanings?

    • How Might We Incorporate a Reasonable Amount of Unit Vocabulary?

    • How Might We Challenge Kids Already Familiar with the Unit Vocabulary?

    • How Might We Incorporate Word Investigations into a Weekly Schedule?

    • The Role of Meaning in Spelling

    • Teaching Morphology to Children

    • How Might We Decide What Word Patterns to Study?

    • What Else Can We Do to Assess Spelling Beyond Traditional Spelling Tests?

    • Does Pete Bowers’ Book Provide a Linear Progression?

    • How Might We Schedule Everything When Using Units of Study?

    • Scheduling Our Time

    • Tools for Supporting Word Study Instruction

    • Wrap-up

    • Course Rating (for impact) and Feedback Form

    • Meet the course producers

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