This trusted teacher resource and course text provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and building childrens word knowledge (grades K8). Kathy Ganske shows how carefully planned word study can improve students reading and writing skills while fostering their appreciation of language. Complete instructions are provided for implementing the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA), an easy-to-use assessment tool, and for tailoring instruction to learners strengths and weaknesses. Numerous word lists, student work samples, and Literature Links are included, along with 27 reproducible forms. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition: *Addresses the Common Core State Standards. *Incorporates additional activities and technology tips, plus updated research findings. *Chapter explaining the meaning of word study and its role in literacy instruction, including Researcher Voices perspectives from noted experts. *Ideas for making the most of small-group instructional time. *Expanded Literature Links book lists, now including informational texts. *DSA answer sheets have been enhanced for easier scoring and several new reproducibles added. See also the companion volumes from Ganske, Word Sorts and More, Second Edition: Sound, Pattern, and Meaning Explorations K3 and Mindful of Words, Second Edition: Spelling and Vocabulary Explorations, Grades 48, which provide a wealth of ready-to-use word study activities.

This trusted teacher resource and course text provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and building childrens word knowledge (grades K8). Kathy Ganske shows how carefully planned word study can improve students reading and writing skills while fostering their appreciation of language. Complete instructions are provided for implementing the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA), an easy-to-use assessment tool, and for tailoring instruction to learners strengths and weaknesses. Numerous word lists, student work samples, and Literature Links are included, along with 27 reproducible forms. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition: *Addresses the Common Core State Standards. *Incorporates additional activities and technology tips, plus updated research findings. *Chapter explaining the meaning of word study and its role in literacy instruction, including Researcher Voices perspectives from noted experts. *Ideas for making the most of small-group instructional time. *Expanded Literature Links book lists, now including informational texts. *DSA answer sheets have been enhanced for easier scoring and several new reproducibles added. See also the companion volumes from Ganske, Word Sorts and More, Second Edition: Sound, Pattern, and Meaning Explorations K3 and Mindful of Words, Second Edition: Spelling and Vocabulary Explorations, Grades 48, which provide a wealth of ready-to-use word study activities.