Word+Work



=__What is Word Work?__= "Creating and maintaining a time during each literacy block to focus on words is critical to developing readers, writers, and communicators. Word Study takes up a portion of the literacy block by allowing for the following: (G. Boushey & J. Moser, 2006, pg. 85).
 * Experimenting with words for learning and practicing a spelling pattern
 * Memorizing high frequent words
 * Generalizing spelling patterns
 * Adding to our knowledge and curiosity of our unique and interesting words"

Word Work Stamina Graph

Examples of Word Work Materials

 * Whiteboards
 * Stencils
 * Magnetic letters
 * Play-Doh and plastic alphabet cookie cutters
 * Letter stamps and colored Ink
 * Colored markers
 * Wiki Sticks
 * Clay
 * Scrabble tiles
 * Alphabet connecting cubes
 * Shoe lace letters
 * Foam letters (you can put velcro on the back and use them on felt)

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