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265. 3 Simple Steps for Effective Word Study Instruction This School Year

265. 3 Simple Steps for Effective Word Study Instruction This School Year

Update: 2025-08-11
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Welcome back to The Stellar Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we're diving into the importance of word study in upper elementary classrooms. If you're looking to bring more intentionality and depth to your word study instruction this school year, you’re in the right place. After reflecting on my own teaching experiences, I’m excited to share some insights on how we can make word study more effective and meaningful for our students.

Whether you’re just starting to explore word study or are already using it in your classroom, this episode will help you lay the groundwork for an impactful word study block. I’ll break down the three key components to successful word study instruction, including how to teach students to recognize and understand words in a way that supports their fluency and comprehension.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of what word study truly is, why it's critical for upper elementary students, and how to provide more intentional, engaging instruction that helps students become confident, skilled readers and writers. Let’s get started!

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265. 3 Simple Steps for Effective Word Study Instruction This School Year

265. 3 Simple Steps for Effective Word Study Instruction This School Year