Words Their Way

What is Words Their Way?

            Words Their Way is an open-ended individual process developed by Invernizzi, Bear, Johnston, and Templeton. Words Their Way is intended to be a part of a balanced literacy plan that includes fluency, comprehension and writing.
An assessment is given to determine where to begin instruction. Based on assessment results students are given words to study in order to discover the common attributes.  In this manner students are actively constructing their own knowledge of spelling patterns.  Students learn features by completing activities such as word sorting, word hunts, games and drawing and labeling.  Students work individually, with partners, and in small groups to encourage cooperative learning and individual responsibility.

*Ask your child about their weekly word sort/study.