Hi Rachel,
I am moving into a 1/2 classroom for the first time next year and love
the idea of individual spelling lists. Would you be able to send me
anything you have that you think might help me get started? I would
really appreciate it!
Janet
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On Feb 1, 2010, at 9:34 PM, rworthing...@ms.k12.il.us wrote:
Amy.
As you know, I to am a writers workshop advocate! I have jumped
back into individualized spelling lists and activities. The
students create their list of words from either their writing or
reading, once in awhile, if I see the majority of the students need
support in a certain area, I will generate words. The students have
a reading and writing binder in which they use a "word collector"
work sheet within the binder to compile a list of words. I use the
binder during my reading and writing conference and check in on how
they are using the "collector". Then I have a two column list that
they use to create their weekly list one half they keep and the
other half is turned into me. I keep my half on a ring placed in
the front of my room. After they choose their words they choose the
activities they will complete (I.e. Word sort is worth 20 points,
ABC order is worth 10) they must complete a total of 50 points a
week. Some of my students this is too much so they have a sp!
elling book they work from. At the end of the week the kids buddy
up and give each other the test. What they get wrong goes in the
list for the next week. I feel this places them in charge of their
learning. And after all, are we not trying to create life long
learners? I know you are.
I will send you everything. I miss the daily PDs.
Hope that helps... Email me when you get a chance.
Rachel.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Amy Tisinger <amylyn...@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:21:33
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group<mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
>
Subject: [MOSAIC] Spelling
I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an
individualized
spelling program for my 2nd graders, starting with the 2nd semester
next
week. I've done some research, but am interested in some practical
thought
and advice based on experience! Also, I would be interested in any
theories
or ideas behind giving spelling tests. I ditched them a few years ago
because I found my 1st graders were either struggling through the
entire
thing (becoming frustrated, and not learning anything in the
process), or
were acing every test because they already knew the words or were
memorizing
them and not transferring to writing. I've also recognized this
could have
been due to my poor implementation; I am a writer's workshop teacher
through
and through, and wasn't devoting a lot of time to it.
So, please offer up your thoughts and advice!
Thank you,
Amy Tisinger
2nd Grade Teacher
Rainbow Bridge International School
Shanghai, China
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