1. Experimenting with words for learning and practicing a spelling pattern (brainstorm a list of ways you can do this).
The first words I like to start with students becoming aware of is their own name and their classmates. Then color words because this helps out with science and math as well. Spending time with letter sounds and names along the way helps students begin to internalize, so when they begin to experiment and make words alone it is meaningful.
2. Memorize high frequency words (How often do you introduce new words? Do your students have their own lists of words that they can work on?
How will you keep track of words that they already know?
I know my team does popcorn words and introduce words to students and have them practice at school and home then introduce new words as they continue to recognize. I will do whatever my team does to provide consistency within the gradelevel. Other schools were we have done something similar has been kept tract on a spreadsheet. I will probably see what the recording sheet that my team uses and create a Google form in GoogleDocs to keep track electronically.
3. Generalize spelling patterns (brainstorm a list of ways you can do this).
I like doing a group lesson that sort looks like the Make Words. Then by modeling the pattern students have a better idea of how to explore the words with Magnet letters, hand created board games, play-duh.
4. Adding to our knowledge and curiosity of unique and interesting words. (What is the best way to do this?)
Creating class books or songs about word families. Real and nonsense words.
· What materials do I already have? Magnet letters(many styles), WikiSticks, Play-Duh, Stamps, Play-Duh stampers... other things too, but cannot recall since I have not opened boxes in over a year.
· What materials would I like to get? I need to spend some time with the printer to have visuals ready for students.
· How will I store them? The manipulatives are stored in bins.
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