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Word Sorts and More Sound, Pattern, and Meaning Explorations K-3

Word Sorts and More Sound, Pattern, and Meaning Explorations K-3 9781593850500
Kathy Ganske A tremendous timesaver for teachers, this indispensable book contains more than 200 word, picture, and letter sorts, ready to photocopy and use in K-3 classrooms. Provided are engaging categorization activities that span the stages of emergent, letter name, and within word pattern spelling. Also featured are decoding activities, assessment materials, tips from other teachers, recommended links to children's literature, and strategies for working with diverse students, including English-language learners and struggling older readers. An ideal complement to Ganske's bestselling Word Journeys, which presents a comprehensive approach to assessing and building word knowledge, Word Sorts and More can also be used on its own or in conjunction with any phonics, spelling, reading, or writing program.PrefacePart 1. Setting the StagePart 2. Word Study for Emergent LearnersPart 3. Word Study for Letter Name SpellersPart 4. Word Study for Within Word Pattern SpellersAppendix A. Emergent Literacy AssessmentsAppendix B. Oh No! Card GameAppendix C. Make-It, Break-It Letter TilesAppendix D. Working with Spanish-Speaking English-Language LearnersAppendix E. Templates and Other MaterialsKathy Ganske, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Reading at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy. She is a former classroom teacher of primary through upper-elementary grades. Kathy continues to be actively involved in classrooms through research and professional development.
9781593850500
  • Title:Word Sorts and More
  • Author:Kathy Ganske
  • Publishing House:Guilford Press
  • Publication Date:2006
  • ISBN-13:9781593850500
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