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Vocabulary (based on the Big Words for Big Kids POWER WORD program)
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There will not be any new vocabulary words or quizzes until after the NJASK.
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Power words are grouped in sets of 5.
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Students will make and record words in their Word Study Notebook. The final "secret word" will be a POWER WORD. Students will sort words by their roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
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After 5 POWER WORDS are made, we will study the meanings of the roots, prefixes, and suffixes of those POWER WORDS.
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Students will take a vocabulary quiz at the end of each set. This quiz will consist of matching the power words to their definitions, completing fill-in-the-blank sentences using the power words, and indentifying the prefixes, root words, and suffixes of each power word.
Spelling (based on the Word Journeys and Words Their Way programs)
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Students have been assessed on their spelling strengths and weaknesses. Lists have been developed to focus on specific spellingn patterns.
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Students will work during the week to identify the patterns their words follow and sort their words by pattern.
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Weekly routine
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Monday - Students are taught the patterns and how to sort their words. Word LIsts are sent home and word cards are cut apart either in school or at home.
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Tuesday - Sorts are reviewed in class again.
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Wednesday - Students take home a SAW worksheet to complete their sort at home.
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Thursday - SAW worksheets are handed in.If time allows, students complete Blind Sorts or Speed sorts with a partner.
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Friday - Quizzes are given on 12 of the 20-25 words from the word list distributed on Monday.
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