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Word Matters: Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the Reading/Writing Classroom (F&P Professional Books and Multimedia),New
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Grades K3In 1996, Gay Su Pinnell and Irene Fountas presented Guided Reading, the most comprehensive guided reading resource ever published. Hailed for its practical, systematic approach, the book showed hundreds of thousands of teachers how to address the needs of the whole classroom as well as individual readers. Now, with the publication of Word Matters, Pinnell and Fountas offer K3 teachers the same unparalleled support, this time focusing on phonics and spelling instruction.Word Matters presents essential information on designing and implementing a highquality, systematic literacy program to help children learn about letters, sounds, and words. The central goal is to teach children to become 'word solvers': readers who can take words apart while reading for meaning, and writers who can construct words while writing to communicate. Where similar books are narrow in focus, Word Matters presents the theoretical underpinnings and practical wherewithal of word study in three contexts: word study that includes systematically planned and applied experiences focusing on the elements of letters and words writing, including how children use phonemegrapheme relationships, word patterns, and principles to develop spelling ability reading, including teaching children how to solve words with the use of phonics and visualanalysis skills as they read for meaning.Each topic is supported with a variety of practical tools: reproducible sheets for a word study system and for writing workshop; lists of spelling minilessons; and extensive word lists, including frequently used words, antonyms, synonyms, and more. Armed with these toolsand the triedandtrue wisdom of Gay Su Pinnell and Irene Fountasteachers can help students develop not just the 'essential skills,' but also a joyful appreciation of their own literacy.
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- Q: What age group is 'Word Matters' suitable for? A: 'Word Matters' is designed for teachers and educators working with students in grades K-3.
- Q: What topics does 'Word Matters' cover? A: 'Word Matters' focuses on phonics and spelling instruction, providing guidance on creating a systematic literacy program that helps children understand letters, sounds, and words.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Word Matters'? A: 'Word Matters' is authored by Gay Su Pinnell and Irene Fountas, who are well-regarded in the field of literacy education.
- Q: How many pages does 'Word Matters' have? A: 'Word Matters' contains a total of 400 pages filled with practical tools and resources for educators.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Word Matters' have? A: 'Word Matters' is available in a paperback binding, making it easy to handle and use in a classroom setting.
- Q: When was 'Word Matters' published? A: 'Word Matters' was published on August 28, 1998.
- Q: What resources are included in 'Word Matters' for teachers? A: 'Word Matters' includes reproducible sheets for word study systems, lists of spelling mini-lessons, and extensive word lists, including frequently used words, antonyms, and synonyms.
- Q: Is 'Word Matters' suitable for teachers new to phonics instruction? A: 'Word Matters' provides a comprehensive approach to phonics and spelling, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced teachers.
- Q: Does 'Word Matters' provide strategies for individual readers? A: 'Word Matters' offers strategies that cater to the needs of both the whole classroom and individual readers, focusing on systematic approaches to literacy.
- Q: What is the main goal of 'Word Matters'? A: 'Word Matters' aims to teach children to become 'word solvers' who can analyze words while reading and construct words while writing.