This digital file cabinet of free word study resources is the “go to” place to find ALL free things I’ve created for word study and spelling. My mission is to help you implement an impactful, differentiated word study routine with ease and joy! If you implement word study and spelling lessons into whole group focused on one developmental level, you’ll still find a ton of helpful resources for your students!
You may always reach out to me with any questions about word study or spelling at tarheelstateteacher@gmail.com.
LAUNCH GUIDE & SORT MATERIALS – THE BEST PLACE TO START!
Not only have I written a word study implementation guide to help you model each step of your word study routine, I’ve put together all of the resources you’ll need to implement your model word list and activities to launch your program. 💃
You’ll find routines, procedures, and tips to help you train your students and model a variety of word study and spelling activities. The launch guide includes:
👉 a list of suggested activities and sample schedule
👉 a list of procedures for implementing word searches, word study notebooks, word sorting, and other activities
👉 ideas for your small group, meet with the teacher time
👉 procedures for teaching students to self-quiz
Things to consider as you launch your students to independence…and more!
Whether you plan to implement word study as a differentiated subject area or use the same word lists and materials with your whole group, I recommend choosing ONE word list for modeling your word study routines and procedures. In this launch resource, I’ve given you resources focused on HOMOPHONES
I’ve included all of these freebies for your model unit:
⭐ Discovery Word Searches
⭐ Unlock the List
⭐ Meet with the Teacher
⭐ Word Sorting/Different Sorts Choice Board
⭐ Word Study Notebooks
⭐ Partner Game
⭐ Independent Activity
GET STARTED WITH A DIFFERENT(IATED) WORD STUDY ROUTINE
spelling inventories
⭐I typically use the Elementary Spelling Inventory to assess 4th and 5th graders. If you have a group of highly proficient spellers, you may consider assessing them a second time with the Upper Level Inventory or using the UL inventory as your one assessment.
WORD SORTING DIRECTIONS POSTERS
FREE WORD STUDY RESOURCES TO TRY – NOTEBOOKS AND WORD SEARCHES!
GAMES (pARTNER) AND ACTIVITIES (INDEPENDENT OR PARTNER)
HELPFUL RESOURCE LINKS
While everything included in the word study treasure chest above is a free download, I want this page to be a time-saver for you. So, I’ve included links to the paid resources for your convenience below. I’ve linked to the bundles for simplicity, but you can click to any individual resource from the bundle pages.
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Engaged Spelling All Access Game Library (USE SAVE10 at checkout to save an additional 10% off!)
BUNDLES BY LEVEL – 3 RESOURCES – NOTEBOOK, WORD SEARCH, UNLOCK THE LIST
🌟 If you are looking for a self-scoring spreadsheet for Words Their Way or to assess your students with, my friend Daniel of Helix Forms has created one! (I very rarely recommend paid products like this from other sellers, but I firmly believe this product is top-notch and will save you TONS of time as you implement differentiated word study/Words Their Way Groups. The Automatic Scoring Spreadsheet analyzes the spelling inventory, giving you a quick score and the recommended spelling stage for students to begin their word study program.