Word Study: Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling

Session Submission Type: Study Group

Abstract

Facilitators share research and guide discussions. Topics are included in three categories: 1) Word Study Starts with Words: New Understandings about Concept of Word in Print; Rhythm and Literacy Development and Instruction with Emergent Learners, 2) Language Interactions During Word Study and 3) A Translanguaging Approach to Word Study; Spanish Spelling Development. A few additional PechaKucha-styles presentations will be appreciated.

Content Area

• Area 12: Study Groups

Chair

• Donald Bear, Iowa State University

Presenters

• Heidi Mesmer, Virginia Tech

• Sara Nelson, Iowa State University

• Sam von Gillern, Iowa State University

• Karen Huang, Iowa State University

• Marcia Invernizzi, University of Virginia

• Laura Tortorelli, Michigan State University

• Kristin Gehsmann, Saint Michael's College

• Lori Helman, University of Minnesota

• Karen Ford, University of Virginia