Words Their Way
Overview
Focus
Specific Skills
- Phonics
- Spelling
- Vocabulary
Program Length
Unspecified
Program Description
"Words Their Way Classroom® is the K-5 supplemental literacy program that helps teach phonics, spelling, and vocabulary. Developmental stages reflect students’ spelling behavior as they move from one level of word knowledge to the next. Renowned authors Donald Bear, Marcia Invernizzi, Francine Johnston, Shane Templeton, and Lori Helman are back with a new edition, including complete digital functionality on our Savvas Realize online learning platform plus full-color, consumable workbooks."
Visit Program WebsiteCost
Multiple books/components; cost varies
More Pricing DetailsDemographics & Delivery
Intended Population
- Any
Grade
- Pre-K
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
Intended Group Size
- Small group
ELL/DLL
- Partial
Multisensory Applications
- No
Computer-Based Delivery
- Partial
Scripted
- Instructor Scripted
Program Specifics
Comprehensive or Skill Specific
- Comprehensive
Placement Tests
- Yes
Accelerated Learning
- No
Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery
- Yes
Error Correction Built In
- Yes
Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher
- Unspecified
Research & Evaluation
Research Summary
Literature review revealed mixed results. Results on reading and spelling measures were neutral or slightly positive. However, the gains were not significant.
Study Citations
Publisher
Singleton, S. (2013). The effectiveness of Words Their Way as an instructional intervention tool for building reading comprehension in English language learners through word study (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Wisconsin.
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report
- No studies met WWC inclusion criteria
Evidence Base (ESSA)
- Qualifying studies found no significant positive outcomes
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Insufficient evidence