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Word Work

Word Work

Word study takes up a portion of each literacy block because, "Creating and maintaining a time during each literacy block to focus on words is critical to developing readers, writers and communicators." (The Daily 5™ p.85)

During Word Work, we focus on spelling and vocabulary work with children. However, The Daily 5™ is not a proponent of a program or method for teaching Word Work, but instead, offers a rich literate environment that allows for the practice time that is so often missing in the lives of our students.

Demonstrating Word Choice with Mentor Text (VIDEO)
This small group of writers is meeting with Gail and Natalie to discuss word choice. Gail uses two . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Limiting Word Work and Listen to Reading (VIDEO)
Because of the materials available, the number of students who can participate in Word Work and List . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Word Work - Introducing Materials and Words to Practice(VIDEO)
In this lesson, Joan and Carrie introduce the students to two different aspects of word work: which . . . More...
FAQ - What Kind of Materials should I be gathering for Daily 5™ Work on Writing? (article)
Q What Kind of Materials should I be gathering for Daily 5™ Work on Writing? A/ . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Word Work Materials - Letter Boxes (VIDEO)
Alphabet letters come in a variety of materials and textures and children love to manipulate them as . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Word Work, Favorite Materials
When considering Word Work in the classroom, having students practice spelling their words kinesthet . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Tour Word Work Materials (VIDEO)
Many of the questions we receive about Word Work revolve around materials. Children begin to interna . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work - I Chart (VIDEO)
Word Work is one of the last Daily 5™ components to be launched. In this video, Joan and Carr . . . More...
Daily 5™ Literacy Block (DOWNLOAD)
In our book, we created a visual look at the structure of The Daily 5™ in the classroom. It i . . . More...
First 5 Days of Preteaching Daily 5™ Skills (DOWNLOAD)
This Download is a visual representation of our first week launching Daily 5™. We designed it . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Graphing Stamina (DOWNLOAD)
We know from experience that making a goal visible helps us stay motivated to achieve it. Our kids . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Launching Read to Self - Barometer Child Part IV (VIDEO)
One of the most critical steps when implementing A HREF="http://www.thedailycafe.com/members/156.cf . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work (VIDEO)
In this video, Janet introduces for some of our youngest learners, the Word Work choice- 'Write the . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Word Work "I" Chart (VIDEO)
In Daniel's Kindergarten Classroom, Janet and Daniel have been using A HREF="http://www.thedailycaf . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work - Part II of II (VIDEO)
This video continues the introduction of Word Work. The "I" chart is filled with the brainstormed b . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work - Part I of II (VIDEO)
Word Work generates many questions for teachers and students. What materials are used? What words . . . More...
The Daily 5™ Tasks - Creating a Sense of Urgency (DOWNLOAD)
When we are committed to trying something new, it helps to have something concrete to refer to. If . . . More...
Daily 5™ - 10 Steps to Teaching and Learning Independence (DOWNLOAD)
This download is a staple for our Daily 5™ presentations. We think these 10 steps are w . . . More...
Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work (DOWNLOAD)
Each of the Daily Five™ has a launching chart. By the time we introduce Word Work, students a . . . More...
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