Kathy Ganske 
Mindful of Words [PDF ebook] 
Spelling and Vocabulary Explorations 4-8

Part 1. Setting the Stage Background The Context: What Is Word Study?A Word about History Teaching Considerations Teacher to Teacher: Tips from Teachers for Teachers Part 2. Word Study for Syllable Juncture Spellers Introducing Compound Words Inflectional Endings Patterns across Syllables: Other Syllable Juncture Doubling Vowel Patterns in Stressed Syllables Unstressed Syllables Consonant Extensions Prefixes and Suffixes Additional Sorts Part 3. Word Study for Derivational Constancy Spellers Revisiting Prefixes and Suffixes Consonant Alternations Vowel Alternations A Further Look at Suffixes and Prefixes Greek and Latin Word Elements Appendix A. Homophone Rummy Answer Key: Sample Sentences Appendix B. Understanding Prefixes Appendix C. Applying Prefix Knowledge to Common Latin Roots Appendix D. Blank Word Card Template Appendix E. Sampling of 100+ Important Math Words Appendix F. Sampling of 100+ Important Science Words Appendix G. Sampling of 100+ Important Social Studies Words Appendix H. Performance Records

Kathy Ganske, Ph D, is Research Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt University. She has been involved in researching, using, refining, and teaching about word study practices since the 1990s. Dr. Ganske’s work is grounded in extensive teaching experience in elementary classrooms. Her current research interests include vocabulary development during small-group word study instruction and literacy reform in challenging schools. Dr. Ganske is the author, coauthor, or editor of several books, including Word Journeys, Second Edition; Word Sorts and More, Second Edition; Mindful of Words; and Comprehension across the Curriculum, as well as numerous articles and book chapters.