Word Crafting: Teaching Spelling in Grades K-6 - Softcover

Marten, Cindy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 032500322X ISBN 13: 9780325003221

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

Word Crafting Use these tools to set up word-crafting contexts that connect the study of words to authentic reading and writing. Craft a word study program that turns your students into more than good spellers-they'll be fine word crafters.

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Review:

"In this delightful and incredibly informative little volume, Cindy Marten crafts for teachers and administrators the art of helping students learn how to craft words themselves. Few educators are able to explain and demonstrate this craft as well as Marten. She provides moment-to-moment classroom assessment and instructional vignettes grounded in a developmental model; significantly, she situates this crafting of words in the realities of school, district, state, and national mandates and politics. Her description of one districts journey towards a meaningful and effective curriculum is insightful, encouraging, and instructive. Throughout, Cindy Martens voice is one with which dedicated and thoughtful teachers will resonate."-Shane Templeton

"Finally, here is the groundbreaking spelling book all teachers have been waiting for - a sensible, comprehensive, research-based approach to word study that includes exploration, strategies, classroom-based assessment, and fabulous teaching ideas - all based on learning how to determine each students level of spelling development and craft appropriate instruction. An exceptional resource!"-Regie Routman

About the Author:

Cindy Marten has used her reflective approach to teaching and learning as a classroom teacher, a literacy specialist, and as a school principal. She is deeply committed to creating conditions and opportunities, both in and out of school, for all children to become actively literate members of a democratic society. Her passion for her work led her to serve as president of the San Diego Council of Literacy Professionals. The International Reading Association honored her with the first Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Award. After serving as a teacher and administrator for more than 25 years, including six years as principal at Central Elementary, Cindy was named Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District in 2013.

About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books,U.S.
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 032500322X
• ISBN 13: 9780325003221
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176