Paterson Public Schools
What is Wordly
Humanities Department
Wise?

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• Provides systematic academic vocabulary instruction – developing the critical link between vocabulary and reading comprehension.
• Provides teachers with manageable, easy to use resources for delivering effective, direct vocabulary instruction along with word learning strategies.
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Wordly Wise
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• Adheres to the rigor of the CCSS.
• Aligns to the student learning objectives of the NJ Model Curriculum Framework.
• Fits RTI tiers.
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Features and Benefits of Wordly Wise 3000
Words selected from grade level literature, text, and high stakes tests.
Dictionary style word lists that also include context sentences containing previously learned words.
A variety of challenging and engaging exercises and built in review
Word study exercises that feature Greek and Latin roots, synonyms and antonyms and prefixes and suffixes
Nonfiction reading passages that incorporate lesson words in a rich context.
Direct instruction of words recognized as important, useful, and/or difficult for each grade level will increase students reading comprehension and improve assessment scores.
Dictionary familiarly is a tool that can broaden and deepen knowledge of words. Context sentences provide a deeper understanding to establish word knowledge and application.
Students learn new words better when they actively engage with them often and in various contents.
Students learn how to use information about word pars to figure out the meaning of words in text.
Students apply their knowledge in an actual reading experience. Accompanying reading comprehension questions allow teachers to assess understanding.
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000
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• Vocabulary instruction strategies and techniques
Black line Master Tests
Reproducible Lesson Reviews
Answer Keys
Opportunities to Connect to the district and CCSS through..
• Alignment to the CCSS
• Alignment to the Model Curriculum SLO’s
• Accountable talk / discussion opportunities
• Applying close reading strategies
• Citing textual evidence
• Opportunities for differentiation and intervention
• Preparation for the PARCC assessment
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000
• Consistent, accessible lesson structure
• Multiple exposures to words
• Nonfiction reading passages
• Review exercises
 Each student will have their own student book to apply close reading strategies and mark up the text.
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000
Dictionary Style Words
Daily Exercises A- D Informational Text passages
Comprehension Questions
Fun Facts to Extend Thinking
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000
Click on the book to see Grade Level sample Lessons from Wordly Wise 3000
Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000
• Interactive vocabulary games
• Word lists with audio and visual support
• Downloadable graphic organizers
• Free IPAD app
Visit www.wordlywise3000.com
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise
Click the icon to view an example of the free online resources for students.
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise 3000
Click on the book to see the Grade Level online component for Wordly Wise 3000
Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Classroom Components of Wordly Wise
Click the icon to view an example of the free online resources for teachers.
Click here to see the graphic organizer download
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Classroom Implementation of Wordly Wise 3000
• Wordly Wise explicit vocabulary instruction will be no longer than 15 minutes daily beginning on October 6th.
• Each lesson will last one full six day cycle
• Teachers will have the flexibility on how to best implement the exercises in their classroom, intervention, and homework.
• Passages will be used in multiple ways and tied to the SLO’s for each unit of the model curriculum.
• Teachers have flexibility on how and when they will assess their students.
• Passages can be tied to cross curricular writing.
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Classroom Implementation of Wordly Wise 3000
All passages can be tied directly to
Reading
Informational Text standards.
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Day Reading
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Classroom Implementation of Wordly Wise 3000
Cold read
Sample 6 Day Cycle using Wordly Wise 3000
IFL / Close read
Connection
Read to get the gist
Vocabulary
Skill
Introduce words / Finding meanings
Activity Homework
Reread the passage and complete
Activity 1A
Text can be embedded to target
SLO’s.
Yes R.I 6.4
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3 Rereading the passage
Read to find significant moments
In small groups create concept definition maps synonyms
Presentation and / or gallery walk
1D
Activity 1B / 1C
Summarizing the passage using synonyms
Yes R.I 6.2
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4 Rereading the passage
Read to interpret
Read passage Read to analyze
Understanding
Vocabulary to enhance comprehension
1E in with partners 1-7 1E – Questions 8-15
Cloze Read
(OPTIONAL)
Vocabulary
Assessment/ Text assessment through teacher generated questions
Study for Assessment
Fun Facts
Yes R.I 6.1; R.I 6.5
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INTERVENTION
• Wordly Wise 3000 can be used to target specific students in addition to your entire class.
• Vocabulary instruction can be revisited in small groups during intervention time.
• Using the online resources can provide scaffolded support to meet the needs of your special education and
English language learners.
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Questions and Answers
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