Word Study 3
follows after The English CodeWord Study 3 is recommended for grade 3 or grade 4. Word list is drawn from high frequency words with both predictable and unpredictable patterns.
Phonics
Handwriting
Syllabication
Spelling rules
Word work
Sentence writing
In Word Study 3, your student will continue to master the processes of encoding and decoding. Encoding is writing words from oral language, i.e. spelling. Decoding is reading words from text. In this 120-lesson course, Alice Nine seamlessly integrates phonics, handwriting, syllabication, and spelling rules.
The first video of each lesson includes phonogram practice, referred to as retrieval practice. It includes phonogram flash cards and phonogram dictation with guided self-checking.
The second video is titled “Think to Spell” [ALL_TH01_think_to_spell.pdf] which is word chunking from oral to written language using application of phonics and spelling rules.
Recommended for grade 3 or grade 4. Word list is drawn from high frequency words with both predictable and unpredictable patterns.
Word Study 3 consists of:
120 Lessons (ranging from 15 to 20 minutes of video run time per lesson)
241 Student-facing videos (2 per lesson, 5 to 10 mins. run time each)
Age: 8+
Grade: 3rd or 4th
Lessons: 120
Videos per lesson: 2 (5-10 mins each)
Length of Lessons: 15-20 mins.
Teacher: Alice Nine
Prerequisite: It is recommended that students complete The English Code before beginning Word Study 3
Required materials: composition notebook, pencils, colored pencils
Lessons Outline [WS3_TH01_lessons_outline.pdf] Includes for each lesson: video titles and video run times.
A word list sorted by lessons.[WS3_TH02_words_by_lessons.pdf]
An alphabetized word list of all words studied in the course. [WS3_TH03_word_index.pdf ]
For those using Johnny Can Spell materials: an alignment of Word Study 3 lessons with Johnny Can Spell Lesson Planner Book 3:1 and Book 3:2 [WS3_TH04_align_to_jcs.pdf ]
Required supplies:
Writing paper: composition notebook, spiral, looseleaf paper. Alice Nine uses a composition book in the video lessons. Pencils, including colored pencils.
Sample Lesson
Grade: 3rd or 4th
Lessons: 120
Videos per lesson: 2 (5-10 mins. each)
Lesson length: 15-20 mins.
Duration of course: 25 weeks
Supplies: composition book, pencils, colored pencils
241 student-facing videos
Alice Nine is a master teacher. Students respond well to her engaging video instruction — writing, reciting, and answering her questions. Literally, they talk to the screen. Her delivery pace, soothing voice, and natural encouragement build student confidence. She will truly be regarded by your students as one of their teachers.
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GETTING STARTED
PLACEMENT FOR WORD STUDY SERIES
Use the Morrison-McCall Spelling Scale to determine where to place your student in the Word Study Series.
After using the Morrsion-Mcall Spelling Scale, refer to the quick placement guide to place your student at their level.
- Most 6- through 8-year-olds begin with Word Study 1.
- If a student spells most of the words 1-14 correctly, Word Study 2 is a good starting place.
- If a student spells most of the words 1-20 correctly, Word Study 3 is a good starting place.
- If a student spells most of the words 1-30 correctly, Word Study 4 is a good starting place.
- If a student spells most of the words 1-35 correctly, Word Study 5 is a good starting place.
PURCHASE COURSE
- available with membership or purchase as a single course
- 120 lessons with 2 videos each
- 241 student-facing video lessons
SUPPLIES
- composition notebook, pencils, colored pencils
TEACHING HELPS (PDF)
- Lessons Outline
- Words by lessons
- Word Index
- Aligned with JCS Lesson Planner Book 3:1 and 3:2
WS3 Word Index (PDF)
WS3 Words by Lessons (PDF)
WS3 Lessons Outline (PDF)
WS3 aligns with JCS (PDF)