Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction, Global Edition (7^th Ed.) Words Their Way Words Their Way Series

Word Study offers a developmental approach, providing teachers with the resources to implement word study instruction aligned to students? needs at every stage of their development, from kindergarten to junior secondary. The features of words that students learn in spelling enhance their reading skills, just as reading illuminates their spelling, vocabulary and writing. The awareness and appreciation of how students construct this knowledge empowers teachers to both advocate for developmental instruction and help students succeed in literacy learning. This approach gets results and stands in sharp contrast to most spelling programs that ask students to memorise rules and words.

Systematic, teacher-directed and student-centred, this seminal text, now in its seventh edition, is underpinned by an evidence-based approach and academic rigour that makes this text a practical and engaging way for teachers to study word features, sound, pattern and meaning with students. The spelling inventories enable teachers to assess and then track student progress, while word sorts and word study games foster critical thinking by involving students in discussion, analysis and reflection.

Accompanying the print book is the companion website for Word Study, an online tool that provides educators with a way to engage students in interactive word study. Features include automatically scored spelling inventories, interactive word sorts, printable game templates and data reporting and oversight for grouping and assistance to monitor student progress.

There are five stage-specific word sort companions for Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction. All books have been adapted for Australian classrooms with British English spelling and Australian pronunciation. All titles are available in print and as eBooks.

Sample pages

Preview sample pages from Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction, 7th Edition, Global Edition at the following link: https://www.pearson.com/en-au/schools/media/ct3bjxgw/words-their-way_word-study-for-phonics-vocabulary-and-spelling-7e_sample.pdf

About our authors

Donald R. Bear is Professor Emeritus in Literacy Studies at Iowa State University and the University of Nevada, Reno, where he directed reading centres and taught at all levels. He is a former classroom teacher and an author and co-author of numerous articles, chapters and 17 books, including Word Study. He is involved in innovative professional development activities, and his work in assessment and word study is used widely. Donald is involved in studies that examine literacy learning, particularly studies of orthographic development in different and second languages. He has received several awards for teaching and service and was recently a board member of the International Literacy Association.

Marcia Invernizzi is the Henderson Professor Emerita of Reading Education at the University of Virginia. She is the primary author of Virginia’s state-wide literacy assessment program, Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS). She is a founder of Book Buddies, a nationally recognised reading tutorial for struggling readers. Marcia’s research interests continue to revolve around evidence-based practices for the prevention of reading and writing difficulties. Marcia has authored and co-authored numerous books and articles about the role of developmental word knowledge in reading achievement and reading disabilities. The University of Virginia named Dr Invernizzi the Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year in recognition of her work to improve children’s literacy and she has received many other awards for her teaching and service.

Shane Templeton is Foundation Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies in the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. A former classroom teacher at the primary and secondary levels, his research focuses on the development of orthographic and vocabulary knowledge. He has written several books on the teaching and learning of reading and

Hallmark features of this title

• Detailed background knowledge of the five developmental stages describes what teachers can expect as students grow and develop their orthographic knowledge in each stage.
• Definitions of early, middle, late and progression through each stage help teachers better understand key terminology. Spelling assessments are aligned for stage placement.
• Step-by-step instructions in each of the stage chapters provide detailed information about how to engage students in meaningful learning experiences that focus on developmentally appropriate word features.
• Comprehensive information on organising for word study in the classroom.
• A robust sequenced collection of classroom activities to help students build the skills they need to move on to the next developmental stage.
• A collection of proven assessments, word lists, pictures and games and classroom activities to provide ways for students to examine, manipulate and categorise words and experience vocabulary growth and spelling development in a way that is fun and engaging.
• Qualitative spelling inventories that can be used to generate student word study groups based on results.
• Progress monitoring and goal-setting materials to help teachers track student progress throughout each stage.
• Focused contrasts and generalisations for explicit instruction help teachers focus on what students need to learn.
• Coverage of grammar, polysemy and specific prompts for critical thinking.
• Suggestions for English learners clarify how to differentiate instruction based on students’ language diversity.
• Word study games and templates for all five developmental stages