Standard 2: Reading and Writing Process
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Students will use a variety of recursive reading and writing processes.
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WRITING: Students will develop and strengthen writing by engaging in a recursive process that includes prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. |
2.2.W.4 Students will use resources to find correct spellings of words (e.g., word wall, vocabulary notebook, dictionaries). |
Student Actions
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Teacher Actions
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- Students will look up correct spellings of words in resources (e.g.. Word wall, word study notebooks, dictionaries).
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Teachers provide a sample first draft with several misspellings.
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Teachers demonstrate how to use resources to find correct spellings of words.
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Teachers provide opportunities for students to practice this skill in groups or alone.
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Teachers monitor and provide opportunities for students to receive feedback as students use resources to find correct spellings.
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Supporting Resources
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Teacher Insights
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Reading Rockets: Using Word Walls(website)
How to Use a Dictionary Video (video) |
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Resources to check spelling should be embedded in everyday routines in the classroom.
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Word Walls help students have quick access to content and grade level words.
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Students need exposure to a variety of resources to find correct spellings of words, not limited to dictionary use only.
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A vocabulary notebook can be used to record words they find themselves looking up frequently.
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Word Central Online Children's Dictionary
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Due to recursive nature of the standards, it is essential that teachers are aware of how all objectives within and between strands work together for optimal instruction.
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