11 Reasons WHy All Students Can Be Successful on Word Study Assessments

 

Learning What Your "Deal" is may the most important thing you learn about yourself this year.

Vocabulary and spelling test have occurred every 3 weeks. As an independent learning, you need to accept your "deal" and do what you need to do to serve yourself best.

All students get exposed to the vocabulary word in a variety of ways. All students now understand the 5 Minute Study Strategy. All student have the potential to apply the %MSS on their own, outside the classroom.

Here are the 9 Reason Why Every Student Has the Potential to Be Successful on Every Spelling and Vocabulary Test:

1. 1. Students get word lists are made up of 20 words.
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3. 2. Students are 3 WEEKS to prepare for the assessments.
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5. 3. Student learn and practice the exact same process of application of skills learned in class, meaning the skills tested are NEVER a surprise.
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7. 4. Students' assessments are structured exactly like classwork completed throughout the three week period, meaning the format is NEVER a surpise.
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9. 5. Students are given time to practice skills in class with teacher guidance.
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11. 6. Students are given opportunities to apply the skills, practicing alone and with partners.
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13. 7. Students are given 3-4 opportunities to implement the 5 MMSS in class during the three week period.
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15. 8. Students are given think and search practice pages 1-2 times throughout the three week period.
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17. 9. Students are reminded every other day to practice and review words every night.
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19. 10. Students are not given any formal homework, so they can dedicate their time word study and independent reading.
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21. 11. Students are aware that they are accountable to making time AT HOME to review, practice, and apply words on a regular basis.
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For these reasons, ALL students are given the opportunity to be success adhering to the required time frame.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

As the year progresses the standards of performance increase in complexity. This means the expectations are more detailed and in depth.

Work WILL get more difficult.

Students who develop the skills of independent application and dedication to mastery using the skill and strategies taught in class will be prepared as the classroom standards increase and the work gets more challenging.

 

Want to Be Prepared for the Challenges that Lie Ahead?

If you want to succeed, you have to take action. Skills and strategies don't work unless YOU do.

Students, you  have multiple opportunities to ask questions and communicate for success, but ultimately, independent effort - the stuff going on in your own head and in your free time - is under YOUR control, not the teacher's control.

Empower your self and stay dedicated to the clearly defined expectation. Do this every day and you will certainly be a success.