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Construct a Word
Discipline
Reading
Grades
Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3
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Word Maker provides a simple, engaging way for students to generate dozens of different words by first choosing an ending (for example -an, -ed, -at, -op) and then adding a beginning letter or blend. When a correct word is created, the word is stored in a Word Bank where students can read and review their words. For each ending, Word Maker prompts students to create between 6 and 14 different possible words, adding an element of fun and discovery. It uses animation and sound to guide students through the steps of creating words, and employs prompts that are clear and easy to master. This interactive tool could be used individually or in small groups, either in one session or across multiple lessons. (Author/ncl)


Ohio English Language Arts Standards (2001)
Phonemic Awareness, Word Recognition and Fluency Standard
Benchmarks (K–3)
A.
Use letter-sound correspondence knowledge and structural analysis to decode words.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade Kindergarten)
2.
Identify and complete rhyming words and patterns.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 1)
5.
Use knowledge of common word families (e.g., -ite or -ate) to sound out unfamiliar words.
7.
Add, delete or change sounds in a given word to create new or rhyming words.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 2)
1.
Identify rhyming words with the same or different spelling patterns.
4.
Use knowledge of common word families (e.g., -ite or -ate) to sound out unfamiliar words.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 3)
1.
Identify rhyming words with the same or different spelling patterns.
3.
Use knowledge of common word families (e.g., -ite or -ate) and complex word families (e.g., -ould, -ight) to sound out unfamiliar words.