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26From the Desk of M rs. Casey
Septem ber 12, 2005
Dear Grade One Parents,
This week m arks the beginning of the "W orking With Words" program for our class. A
component of this program is the "W ord W all Words." These words are from a list designated
Grade One high-frequency words. High-frequency words are words that appear m ost often in print.
They are used continuously when writing but are often spelled incorrectly. Learning to recognize
high-frequency words by sight is critical to developing reading fluency.
In Word Wall practice, decoding and spelling activities are enhanced as children chant, write
and check words. Throughout the week the children are engaged in various spelling and reading
activities to reinforce these words.
Each Monday, five words are introduced. These five words will go hom e with the children in
their student planner to help keep you inform ed of the words being introduced. Below are som e
activities you can do at hom e to further enhance your child's learning of these words. Throughout
the next few m onths, I will be sending hom e m ore ideas.
1. Look for these high-frequency words in their stories or poem s.
Have the children point them out and identify the words.
2. Spell the words with m agnetic letters.
3. Print the words with m agic m arkers.
4. Print the words on their chalkboards.
5. Print the words using dry-erase m arkers on patio doors.
At the end of the week, the words are placed on our Word W all. The Word W all becom es our
classroom dictionary. Once these words are on the Word W all, correct spelling by the children
when using these words in their writing is required. All words are continuously being reviewed.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. In the meantim e, take care!
Thanking you in advance,
Agnes Casey
New Teacher Induction Program - 2011
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