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Pairing is possibly a good solution - I also like the idea of students having a couple of their own words relevant to their writing 

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Pairing is possibly a good solution - I also like the idea of students having a couple of their own words relevant to their writing 

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I like the idea of pairing with a buddy class - it is a lot of work to have 3-5 groups....that might help

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I like the idea of pairing with a buddy class - it is a lot of work to have 3-5 groups....that might help

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If we change, who will do the majority of the work for the new programme?

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Could be good to incorporate some of the students own words each week (Ive done this in the past too with good success) Words misspelled in their own writing are added to a personal word list. Would give a individual twist to this while keeping students accountable to the spelling of words in all areas.

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Could be good to incorporate some of the students own words each week (Ive done this in the past too with good success) Words misspelled in their own writing are added to a personal word list. Would give a individual twist to this while keeping students accountable to the spelling of words in all areas.

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Jen

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If we do something new and it is inquiry focused, could we just have 5 periods of writing a week and then weave it naturally through the Writing Units. It will then be embedded in what is already being done

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If we do something new and it is inquiry focused, could we just have 5 periods of writing a week and then weave it naturally through the Writing Units. It will then be embedded in what is already being done

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If all other grades are doing Word Study, should we just throw it out? Jen

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If all other grades are doing Word Study, should we just throw it out? Jen

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Why is it on Monday? Could it start on another day and not be first thing in the morning?

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Why is it on Monday? Could it start on another day and not be first thing in the morning?

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Jen

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It would help to have similar expectations in regards to home  learning. Jen

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It would help to have similar expectations in regards to home  learning. Jen

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People still need training to understand it fully. Since I have been at this school, there hasn't been any in depth training. I'm relying on my knowledge from my time in the states (13 years ago now) I'm sure it has changed and progress, a LOT!

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People still need training to understand it fully. Since I have been at this school, there hasn't been any in depth training. I'm relying on my knowledge from my time in the states (13 years ago now) I'm sure it has changed and progress, a LOT!

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http://www.wordworkskingston.com/WordWorks/Home.html

This was recommended by a past colleague...
Jen

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Have we asked the students what they think? It could be an interesting perspective. What about asking parents too

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Have we asked the students what they think? It could be an interesting perspective. What about asking parents too

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A quick survey to parents and students could give us a lot of information. Jen

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Open to try something new but we need to consider...

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Open to try something new but we need to consider...

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-who is going to plan it? Reading or Writing Mentor
-what resources will be used?
-how will there be consistency?
-will we be able to answer questions about what we are doing using best practice and research?

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Are we talking about Studying words or just spelling?

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Are we talking about Studying words or just spelling?

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Spelling makes me think of  word list and memorization.  Word Study makes me think it learning meanings, parts of speech, how to use, related words, etc.

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I have done this before. It can be done. The key is have routines in place and students know exactly what to do. You would want a TA to be involved too.

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I have done this before. It can be done. The key is have routines in place and students know exactly what to do. You would want a TA to be involved too.

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When I did this before, it was with grade 3 and Word Study was done in the morning. Jen

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What if we paired up with one other class for word study? Maybe only two groups per class, TAs could get involved. Teachers have set expectations, and Home Work. Could be more manageable/ meaningful this way.
Jen

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If the team feels that spelling is 'high' (we might need to figure this out for ourselves- EBC) and grammar seems to be a struggle for kids, perhaps we don't need to spend a lot of time on learning and teaching WTW with fidelity?  Maybe TCr

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If the team feels that spelling is 'high' (we might need to figure this out for ourselves- EBC) and grammar seems to be a struggle for kids, perhaps we don't need to spend a lot of time on learning and teaching WTW with fidelity?  Maybe TCr

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This might include vocabulary, homophones as well as patterns and keep grammar and punctuation embedded in writing/reading?

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This might include vocabulary, homophones as well as patterns and keep grammar and punctuation embedded in writing/reading?

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Is the priority knowing the teaching and learning in word study very well so we can see the benefits to make more informed choices?TCr

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Why would we keep something the same when we don't think it is working? TCr

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Why would we keep something the same when we don't think it is working? TCr

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or we could do this...

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Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Inquiries

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Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Inquiries

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I keep my class and teach conventions through inquiry

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I keep my own students and will teach Word Study.

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Word Study will be as it is now!