Spelling and Phonics
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If you want to know how well a student reads look at the spelling mistakes in their writing. The miscue analysis will be the same. In this module we explore the time when we shift from phonics into derivational spelling.
The Readings
Interactive Read-Alouds
Montelongo, J. A., Hernández, A. C., Herter, R. J., & Cuello, J. (2011). Using Congnates to Scaffold Context Clue Strategies for Latino ELs. Reading Teacher, 64(6), 429–434Link
Just Wrong Leveling
Bear, D. R., & Templeton, S. (1998). Explorations in developmental spelling: Foundations for learning and teaching phonics, spelling.. Reading Teacher, 52(3), 222.Link
Knowledge over Skills
Alderman, G. L., & Green, S. K. (2011). Fostering Lifelong Spellers Through Meaningful Experiences. Reading Teacher, 64(8), 599–605Link
The Tasks
Read
Complete the readings.
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Write
Participate
Write a lesson plan for a word sort and then analyze a students decoding ability given results of a miscue analysis
Criteria
- Define anbd compare spelling levels for grades 3-6
- Analyze student artifacts to make data driven decisions about spelling and phonics skill
Evidence
- Blog posts
- use of quoted analysis
- Lesson plans