AUDIENCE: K-6 TEACHERS, LITERACY COACHES, READING SPECIALISTS AND PRINCIPALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
In this full-day session, participants will become aware of the benefits of implementing this program in comparison to a traditional spelling program. People will come to understand how Words Their Way™ is one component of a balanced literacy program. Learning needs of diverse learners (including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, English Language Learners and more) will be carefully considered during this work.
A comprehensive WTW Participant Guide is provided in this session.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Review the research findings
- Understand the stages of development & instructional levels through, that are critical to learning to read
- Unpack the 5 stages of spelling development: Emergent Early, Letter Name Word Patterns, Syllables & Affixes, Derivational Relations
Examine key factors involving word study
- Recognize & demonstrate word sorting as an instructional strategy
- Connect students’ reading needs with word study activities
- Practice word sort activities to promote phonics, spelling, and vocabulary acquisition
- Engage in a general overview of this developmental approach to spelling, phonics, and vocabulary instruction
This learning opportunity is being offered on cost recovery basis.