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In keeping with the authors' belief that the hands-on word sorting approach to word study is invaluable to teachers and students alike, this volume presents a complete curriculum of word study for students who are in the syllables and affixes stage of spelling development.

• This resource covers the complete curriculum of word study for the syllables and affixes stage of spelling development.
• It includes over 60 reproducible sorts, including sorts to target inflecting endings, compound words, accented and unaccented syllables, affixes and more. Each unit begins with teaching tips, standard routines and spell checks.
• Step-by-step directions include generalisations for each lesson highlighting what students will learn, tips for sorting and discussion, critical thinking questions, and opportunities to extend and apply learning.
• Unit assessments allow teachers to monitor student progress.

Word Study is a teacher-directed, student-centred approach to vocabulary growth and spelling development where students from Foundation to junior secondary engage in a variety of sound, pattern and meaning activities, sorting pictures and words. Word Study enables teachers to assess, clearly identify and document each student's spelling stage, group students with common needs and tailor activities to improve students' spelling knowledge. All resources have been adapted for Australian classrooms with British English spelling and Australian pronunciation.