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Track #210610: Balanced Literacy - 4 Blocks (Word Study)
Annotated by: Sue Roseman
1. 4 Blocks .. Working with Words..an overview
http://www.blocks4reading.com/fourblocks/working_with_words.htm

What is Word Study?

Word study refers to the systematic teaching of letter-sound relationships,
high frequency words, spelling, vocabulary, and word solving actions.

2. Word Wall Definition and Activity List
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1138.html

A word wall is a systematically organized collection of words displayed in
large letters on a wall or other large display place in the classroom. It
is a tool to use, not just display. Word walls are designed to promote
group learning and be shared by a classroom of children.

3. Guess My Word
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/2173.html

Students love this activity. Can be adapted!

4. Alphabet Organizer
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=35

Alphabet Organizer can be used by students for thematic units or just to develop vocabulary..has numerous applications for classroom instruction

5. PBS ~ Between the Lions . Word Play
http://pbskids.org/lions/games/wordplay2.html

Word study activities are fun and effective. ... activities and games. Reading ability can develop dramatically with 10 minute word study lessons. Each word is also spoken aloud, and is enhanced with sound effects. There's a total of 25 words, divided into three groups for ease of downloading. ...

6. EDUGAMES from eduplace
http://www.eduplace.com/edugames.html

from cloze procedure to wacky web tales

7. Skillswise: words and grammar
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/

8. Rhymezone - thesaurus and rhyming dictionary
http://www.rhymezone.com/

Type in a word to find synonyms or antonyms. Use the alphabetical index to find lists of clickable words. Expand your vocabulary!

9. Word Wall Lists
http://www.k111.k12.il.us/lafayette/FourBlocks/word_wall_grade_level_lists.htm

From K to 6 along with word wall routines and strategies

10. Cheryl's Fun Stuff
http://www.cherylsigmon.com/fun.asp

World Wall activities -- always updated

11. Jan Brett's Phonograms Bulletin Board Set
http://www.janbrett.com/phonograms/phonograms_main.htm

A phonogram, or rhyme, is a spelling pattern or word family.  These are the 37 most frequently used patterns.   From these patterns, a child can master 500 primary words.

12. Bingo Card Maker
http://www.bestteachersites.com/web_tools/materials/bingo/

Students create their own Bingo cards using words of the week!

13. Personal Educational Press
http://www.educationalpress.org/educationalpress/

Have older students choose a word list and an output style. And then choose a worksheet style!

14. Creative Spelling Ideas
http://www.gigglepotz.com/spellcreative.htm

Spice up your word lists!

15. Spelling Ticklers
http://www.schoolmission.net/SCHOOLHOUSE/speltic.html

Creative approaches to teaching spelling for grades from K-8.  The various activities allow for small group and whole class participation.

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