Though this idea doesn't originate with Words Their Way, it IS an adaptation of a word sort for content reading.
The teacher draws words from the reading, including specialized vocabulary, high function words, etc. that can be categorized as PEOPLE, PLACES, PROBLEMS, SOLUTIONS, or UNKNOWN. You can modify these categories to fit the reading, too. Students sort the words into these categories, then they must create a GIST statement which includes words from the sort and should identify the students' prediction of the reading's main idea. After that, I have students write three questions they have about the text. Then we read. You could incorporate word study into this sorting activity by looking at words for people--do the words have any common structure (such as suffixes), words by part of speech, etc. Of course the word sort is an excellent activity to help kids make connections, predict, and ask questions before they read. It also gives them a purpose for reading-am I right? Sarah Mohrhauser Literacy Coach/NJHS Advisor Cottage Grove Junior High 9775 Indian Blvd Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651.768.6850 "Through literacy you can begin to see the universe." Grace Slick -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ljackson Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:32 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Words Their Way I am wondering about smart board progrramming. Our math coach showed me how to use the technology on my own computer, even though I don't generally use smart boards as a literacy coach. It allows your computer to behave as a smart board and I am wondering if these word sorts would work in that context. Lori ----- Original message ----- From: Heather Waymouth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group <[email protected]> Date: 2008, 26, Ter�A Of Fevereiro 04:46 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Words Their Way > > I'm just getting into the thick of Words Their Way and am trying to think > about how to incorporate word study in middle and high school classes. I've > seen word sorts work very well at an elementary level, but I can't wrap my > brain around how to set up an upper level word sort. Any ideas?? Also, much > research has said that literacy instruction should be a big focus in content > area classes as well. Is there anyone out there who does word study in a > content classroom? I'd be interested to hear how you incorporate it and how > you feel it affects the amount of content that kids are exposed to and > ultimately comprehend! > > Thanks - Heather > _________________________________________________________________ > Climb to the top of the charts!�Play the word scramble challenge with star > power. > http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
