Wordly Wise 3000 Paterson Public Schools Humanities Department What is Wordly Wise? PD Module Grades 4-8 The Importance of Vocabulary Learn why vocabulary instruction is the key to success! Back to main What is Wordly Wise 3000? Wordly Wise 3000… • Provides systematic academic vocabulary instruction – developing the critical link between vocabulary and reading comprehension. • Provides teachers with manageable, easy to use resources for delivering effective, direct vocabulary instruction along with word learning strategies. Click on me to learn about Wordly Wise 3000! • Adheres to the rigor of the CCSS. • Aligns to the student learning objectives of the NJ Model Curriculum Framework. • Fits RTI tiers. Back to main Features and Benefits of Wordly Wise 3000 Features Benefits Words selected from grade level literature, text, and Direct instruction of words recognized as important, high stakes tests. useful, and/or difficult for each grade level will increase students reading comprehension and improve assessment scores. Dictionary style word lists that also include context sentences containing previously learned words. Dictionary familiarly is a tool that can broaden and deepen knowledge of words. Context sentences provide a deeper understanding to establish word knowledge and application. A variety of challenging and engaging exercises and built in review Students learn new words better when they actively engage with them often and in various contents. Word study exercises that feature Greek and Latin roots, synonyms and antonyms and prefixes and suffixes Students learn how to use information about word pars to figure out the meaning of words in text. Nonfiction reading passages that incorporate lesson words in a rich context. Students apply their knowledge in an actual reading experience. Accompanying reading comprehension questions allow teachers to assess understanding. Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000 • • • • Teacher’s Resource Book Student Books Free Web Resources Free IPAD App Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000 Teacher’s Resource Book Includes: • • • • Vocabulary instruction strategies and techniques Black line Master Tests Reproducible Lesson Reviews Answer Keys Opportunities to Connect to the district and CCSS through.. • • • • • • • Alignment to the CCSS Alignment to the Model Curriculum SLO’s Accountable talk / discussion opportunities Applying close reading strategies Citing textual evidence Opportunities for differentiation and intervention Preparation for the PARCC assessment Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000 Student Books • • • • Consistent, accessible lesson structure Multiple exposures to words Nonfiction reading passages Review exercises Each student will have their own student book to apply close reading strategies and mark up the text. Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000 Dictionary Style Words Comprehension Questions Daily Exercises A- D Informational Text passages Fun Facts to Extend Thinking Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000 Click on the book to see Grade Level sample Lessons from Wordly Wise 3000 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000 Free Web Resources • • • • Interactive vocabulary games Word lists with audio and visual support Downloadable graphic organizers Free IPAD app Visit www.wordlywise3000.com Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise Click the icon to view an example of the free online resources for students. Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000 Click on the book to see the Grade Level online component for Wordly Wise 3000 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Back to main Classroom Components of Wordly Wise Click the icon to view an example of the free online resources for teachers. Click here to see the graphic organizer download Back to main Classroom Implementation of Wordly Wise 3000 • Wordly Wise explicit vocabulary instruction will be no longer than 15 minutes daily beginning on October 6th. • Each lesson will last one full six day cycle • Teachers will have the flexibility on how to best implement the exercises in their classroom, intervention, and homework. • Passages will be used in multiple ways and tied to the SLO’s for each unit of the model curriculum. • Teachers have flexibility on how and when they will assess their students. • Passages can be tied to cross curricular writing. Back to main Classroom Implementation of Wordly Wise 3000 All passages can be tied directly to Reading Informational Text standards. Back to main Classroom Implementation of Wordly Wise 3000 Sample 6 Day Cycle using Wordly Wise 3000 Day 1 Reading Cold read IFL / Close read Connection Read to get the gist 2 Vocabulary Skill Activity Homework Introduce words / Finding meanings Reread the passage and complete Activity 1A In small groups create concept definition maps Presentation and / or gallery walk Activity 1B / 1C Text can be embedded to target SLO’s. Yes R.I 6.4 3 Rereading the passage Read to find significant moments synonyms 1D Summarizing the passage using synonyms Yes R.I 6.2 4 Rereading the passage Read to interpret Understanding Vocabulary to enhance comprehension 1E in with partners 1-7 1E – Questions 8-15 Yes R.I 6.1; R.I 6.5 Cloze Read Study for Assessment (OPTIONAL) Vocabulary Assessment/ Text assessment through teacher generated questions Fun Facts 5 6 Read passage Read to analyze Back to main INTERVENTION •Wordly Wise 3000 can be used to target specific students in addition to your entire class. •Vocabulary instruction can be revisited in small groups during intervention time. •Using the online resources can provide scaffolded support to meet the needs of your special education and English language learners. Back to main Questions and Answers Back to main
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