Choice Lit Topic: Word Study and Vocabulary
Here is where you will find resources for teaching students about spelling, word features, vocabulary, and grammar.
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Linking Morning Message, Poetry, and Word Learning
In this video, second graders start off their morning by reading a message out loud. Linda Karamatic has included a challenging word to discuss meaning. Students also share out what they are thinking about and how they are using words from their “Words, Words, Words” board.
Reading Word Problems: Test-Taking Skills (Part 1)
Andrea Smith leads her 4th grade class during word study time as they analyze a math word problem. She uses an anchor chart developed by the class that lists math skills and strategies that are essential for success.
Conferring Close-Up: Test-Taking Strategies (Part 2)
Andrea Smith leads her fourth-grade class during word study time as they analyze a math word problem. In this video, she chats with two girls who are considering the word problem. This is the second video in a three-part series.
Nonfiction Read Aloud (Part 2)
Sean Moore is reading Plants That Eat Animals to his second graders. He asks students to listen for short periods of time, and then has them remember two facts and do a think pair share quickly.
Getting Started with Sentence Observations
If you watched the recent video clip posted on Choice Literacy of a sentence observation in my classroom, you may have noted the sophisticated language and discussion strategies of the...
Vocabulary, Comprehension, and the Common Core: A Conversation with Doug Fisher (PODCAST)
Douglas Fisher has spent decades researching the place of vocabulary instruction in literacy programs at all grade levels. He is the author or coauthor of many books and articles for...
Literacy Team Meeting: Focus on Word Work Part 2
In the second part of the literacy team meeting, teachers on the team move from the focus on sharing, to the important phase of where to go next as a...
Noticing Words in Second Grade
In this brief video from Linda Karamatic's 2nd grade classroom, students share words they are noticing, and Linda talks about making revisions to the wall displays of words in the...
Listen In: Spelling Aids in the Writing Workshop
Madison showed tremendous growth during her year as a second grader. By the spring, others were able to read and understand Maddie's messages, which was a powerful incentive to write....
Common Core Conversations: Vocabulary
What do you remember about vocabulary instruction and assessment as a student? We remember weekly lists of words and definitions, especially in high school. Sometimes we'd memorize 20 or even...
6th Grade Word Sort
In this six-minute video, Pam Pogson leads an open word sort with her 6th grade students. As you watch the video, you can see how experienced students are with word...
Linking Morning Message, Poetry, and Word Learning
Second-grade teacher Linda Karamatic has been starting her morning with a message for years. The morning message is just one part of her daily opening that reinforces community. It also...
First Grade Guided Writing Group: Targeting Common Spelling Needs
In this video of a 1st grade guided writing group, Katie DiCesare works with children to address common issues with spelling and conventions. By grouping the students together, she is...
Using Picture Books to Spice Up Vocabulary Instruction (BOOKLIST)
Vocabulary instruction has always been a challenge for me. I believe strongly that students need to learn vocabulary in context, but I have realized recently that there are concepts related...
Vocabrity: Fun with Words for Middle School Students
It was my mom's 60th surprise party, and my cousin Joe introduced us to this way fun game called Celebrity Salad Bowl. Each person gets three slips of paper on...
Ecstatic: When Words Shape Thinking
Tonight I'm happy. Maybe even ecstatic . . . I'm trying, as best as I can, to get my struggling, intermediate grade readers ready for state examinations without taking too...
Mentor Texts for Word Choice (BOOKLIST)
Choosing words in writing is a key to effectively communicating ideas. We talk about word choice all year long in my classroom, no matter which grade I teach. I have...
Living Words: Integrating Word Study, Technology, and Content Literacy (Part 1)
I will be honest. I am a "digital immigrant," a person new to rapidly changing technologies. I am proud to say that I am adjusting, and I've accepted the fact...
Word Storms: Integrating Nonfiction, Word Study, and Technology
It's a busy Tuesday morning and my classroom is buzzing with the conversations of children. I settle in a chair beside Hirokai, a beginning English language learner, who is still...
Free Rice: Tools for Web-Based Vocabulary Learning
This is not a trick question: When is a multiple choice vocabulary test fun and motivating? The answer: A multiple choice vocabulary test is fun when it is a game...
Books for Phonics Instruction – Accomplishing More Than Just Sounding Out Words
"Do you want me to read you a book?" I looked up and found myself face-to-face with Lemekia, a first-grade girl with a big smile and a head full of...
