![]() ![]() ![]() Reinforcing the spelling of important terms across a unit or of frequently misspelled words.Word walls can help upper elementary, middle, and high school students as well by: Make words concrete for young learners as they find words on the word wall using their finger or a pointer.Having the words the, they, their, and there together on the wall helps students recognize the similarities and differences between each word and Help students see patterns and differences in words.Students can use the words as a reference during reading and writing, making them more independent while teaching them how to use a reference tool Provide a place to post high frequency words that have already been taught.They’re important for young readers because they: Word walls are a staple of early elementary classrooms. You’ll know you have a successful word wall when students use it daily to find just the right word when they’re reading or writing. Or, a science wall that, over the course of a unit, gets filled with biomes and animals that live in each. You could have a word wall about math that incorporates math definitions and symbols. In upper grade classrooms, these can be words related to concepts and topics that students are learning about. In early elementary classrooms, these are words that children are learning to read and write. What is a word wall?Ī word wall is just that-a wall dedicated to displaying high frequency words (these could be sight words or words that are used a lot in your class) that are important for your students to know and use. Do you dream of a learning resource that makes your classroom look more academic, inviting, and kid friendly, even as it helps students become more independent? A word wall could be just what you’re looking for! ![]()
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