[MOSAIC] Question regarding word study

[lindafarns at comcast.net]

Sue - When I got my Masters in Reading, I was fortunate to have Kathy Ganske as one of my professors.  At the time, she was using a text call Words Their Way.  Since that time, she has published several books on word study herself.  She is extremely knowledgeable and I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to seriously consider her program.  She follows a thinking that spelling is developmental - like a guided reading group using leveled texts.  During my time with her, I taught 6th grade and had to use the program for several months as my final project.  My kids fell within 3 of the 4 spelling categories.  Not only did I see progress, but my kids actually loved it.  While I worked with one group, the other kids were busy with activities that connected to their "words".  

Linda

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> Dear MOT members, 
> I am an avid reader of this ListServ but have only sporadically written an 
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> you a 
> great deal of thanks for helping me become a better reading teacher. 
> I have a question. In my district we have an instructional council that 
> is made up of teachers from various grade levels and buildings in the 
> district. The council reviews programs, practices, materials, etc., and then 
> makes 
> recommendations for adopting programs, etc., to the administration and school 
> board. I am on a committee this year that is reviewing spelling "programs". 
> Currently, many teachers in the district are using Word Journeys by Kathy 
> Gansky. (Hope I have the title and author all correct. The book is in school.) 
> However, this program never went through the instructional council, so now we 
> are reviewing both it and any other possible options for spelling. Finally, my 
> question is this. Is anyone using any other program for spelling or 
> vocabulary development that you think is something my district should review? I 
> would 
> love to hear any ideas. 
> Thanks, 
> Sue Grade 4 
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