Hello everyone. I have been working on our 15 minute spelling and grammar program. I'm making alot of progress and I've been getting some helpful input from literacy specialists and fellow teachers. I am excited to introduce the material to you when what I have is more finalized.
In terms of vocabulary, I don't think that it is beneficial to include it in this format. It doesn't make sense to me to choose vocab words to use for all of us when they would probably be chosen arbitrarily from a vocabulary book. I think it probably makes the most sense for us to generate vocabulary from our students' difficult words from their independent reading and from the vocabulary required for our units. If you feel passionately that vocabulary instruction should be included in this program, please do respond and let me know and I will try to find a meaningful way to incorporate it. Otherwise, I think it is probably best for us to plan our vocabulary instruction individually or in grade teams.
Check back for updates on the program! I will be posting the procedures soon.
Best,
Danielle Giusto
dmgiusto@gmail.com
1 comment:
Danielle - It is great to hear you are making progress on the program. I completely agree that vocabulary should not be part of this program. Vocabulary instruction should take place in other parts of the block. Looking forward to hearing more about it.
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