Essential Strategies for Word Study: Effective Methods for Improving Decoding, Spelling, and Vocabulary

by Timothy Rasinski, Jerry Zutell, Timothy V. Rasinski

Overview

Defining word study as the direct exploration and analysis of words—through phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction—the authors maintain that it is most effective when sound, spelling, and meaning are examined simultaneously. To that end, they offer thirty engaging activities divided into three sections: exploring word structure, examining word meanings, and extending word learning. In this way, word study becomes a fascinating part of the overarching language arts curriculum. Students learn all about words, inside and out, as they sort and spell, harvest and map, define and design, investigate and analyze, decode and use words—all toward the aim of becoming more effective and efficient readers and writers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545103336
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	7 - 13 Years

About the Author

Dr. Timothy V. Rasinski is a professor of education in the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies. Dr. Rasinski teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy education. His major interests include working with children who find reading difficult, phonics and reading fluency instruction, and teacher development in literacy education. He has published over 100 articles and 10 books on various aspects of reading education. A past editor of The Reading Teacher, the most widely read journal in reading education in the world, Dr. Rasinski is currently an editor for the Journal of Literacy Research. Rasinski has served as president of the College Reading Association and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the International Reading Association.