Word Study program : Level c-Z

Word Study program : Level c-Z
Levels C to X introduce a sequential, developmental
set of words through which words are studied to
develop spelling knowledge and strategies.
It is completed on a 4 day cycle.
Method: Follow the 4 day cycle given below
Student Resources: Workbooks C to Z
Support Materials: Spelling Rules with Tips and Tricks Cards
Unpacking Grammar
Free Downloads: Marking Code A-Z
Placement Tests
Mastery Testing Passages (PowerPoints and hardcopy)
Analysis Grids
Coded Entry:
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Day 1
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Test using Mastery Testing
Powerpoints
Introduce the list words
(visually and auditorily)
Brainstorm meanings and
word extensions
Complete Day 1 page
using the Say, Sound,
Spell, Cover, Write and
Check method
Refer to Spelling Rules
with Tips and Tricks Cards
and Unpacking
Grammar
Day 2
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Complete the Day 2
page in the
meanings of words
and their place in our
language
Day 3
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Complete the Day 3
page on the word
extensions, word
families
e.g. plurals, opposites,
verb families,
comparatives etc.
Application of rules
Covers: morphology
and etymology of
words
Day 4
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Complete the Day 4
page which extends
and uses the
knowledge gained and
strategies developed
extends beyond words
in the list
Covers: grammar
(ACARA), writing
genres, word origins,
research, proofreading,
punctuation and
categorisation