*Words Their Way* (R) is a hands-on, developmentally driven approach to word study that illustrates how to integrate and teach children phonics, vocabulary, and spelling skills.

Building on its bestselling approach, this edition of *Words Their Way* (R) continues the phenomenon that has helped thousands of children improve their literacy skills. The keys to this successful, research-based approach are to know your students' literacy progress, organize for instruction, and implement word study.

New to the Sixth Edition:

• Common Core State Standards are listed for each activity. Words Their Way (R) supports the Reading Foundational Skills and the Language Standards across all grades. The depth and breadth of word knowledge developed through Words Their Way (R) will also support the Common Core's emphasis on reading more complex literary and informational texts.
  
• Revised and new activities offer a robust collection of classroom activities sequenced to help students build the skills they need to move on the next developmental stage.
  
• The PDToolkit has been rebuilt to provide improved ease-of-use, and offers:
  
  • New classroom footage. Video clips show teachers using word study at all stages of development, including English Learners, Pre-K, and middle school students.
  • Prepared word sorts and games for each stage will help you get started with word study in your classroom.
  • A Create Your Own feature allows you to modify and create sorts specific to the needs of your students.
  • Assessment Tools help you monitor students' progress throughout the year.

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