Linda, If you are familiar with the 4Blocks, the 1st,2nd, and 3rd grade Word Block are similar in format...First day intro. 5 new word wall words. Second day review words, Third Day, Making Words, Fourth Day, review and Sorting Fifth day Review new and previously introduced words. Vocabulary instruction can also be part of the word block but usually 'spills' into the Guided Reading Block when you are introducing content specfic words or words that are needed for Guided Reading. Deb Smith, a member of this group, has a lot of ideas to share in the link below... http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/Vocabulary%20Ideas%20compiled%20by%20Deb.pdf Jean/NJ (the first time I tried to send this email, it didn't come through, so I am trying again.}
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