Within Words

Ages: 6-9

Reading:

Recognize patterns and chunks to analyze unfamiliar words.
Process words in 2 chucks (ch-est, sim-liar)
They learn to silent read so they can silent read in class and then discuss it with the class.

Writing:

Know how to automatically spell many words so writing becomes more fluent.
Greater speed and less conscious attention to writing gives them more time to focus on content of writing

Strategies to support English Language Learners (ELL)

Word study lesson that includes:
- Reading the words and exploring word meaning
- Establishing the categories
- Modeling how to sort several words
- Inviting students to help with sorting
Studying and sorting other subject vocab.
Knowing something about students’ native languages and writing systems can’t help find and understand difficulties the student will have.

Strategies for parents to support kid in this stage

Continue to read with the kid. Chapter books are good to start reading together at this stage.
Rhyming games while waiting at places.
Make a vocabulary book of words the kid wants to learn that school year.

Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Johnston, F. R., & Templeton, S. (2012). Words their way: Within word pattern. Glenview, IL: Pearson Learning.