![]() Identify the different languages used, for example, by using different-coloured cards or pens to record the words. Invite students to contribute words from different languages to the word wall. Group words about the same thing, for example, different names of the same piece of clothing on the word wall so that students can make the connections. Organise the words on the wall in a particular way alphabetically, or in word groups or groups suggested by the unit topic, for example, words for a life cycles unit might be organised under headings, such as ‘Plant life cycle’ and ‘Animal life cycle’, words for a geology unit might be organised under headings such as ‘landscapes’, ‘soil’, ‘rock cycle’ Use a portable wall, display screen, shower curtain or window curtain. Also, consider creating word cards in shapes that align with the themes or sub- concepts within the unit. Word walls do not need to be confined to a wall. Consider covering the wall with felt-type material and backing each word card with a self-adhesive dot to make it easy for students to remove and replace word cards. Write or type words on cardboard and perhaps laminate them. A classroom could have one main word wall and two or three smaller ones, each with a different focus, for example, high frequency words.Ĭhoose robust material for the word cards. They need to be able to see, remove and return word cards to the wall. Position the word wall so that students have easy access to the words. teach the strategy of using word sources as a real-life strategy.provide ongoing support for the various levels of academic ability in the class.develop a growing bank of words that students can spell, read and/or use in writing tasks. ![]() provide a visual representation to help students see patterns in words and decode them.promote independence in students as they develop their literacy skills.provide support for students during literacy activities across all key learning areas.support science and literacy experiences of reading, viewing, writing and speaking.The purpose is for students to be exposed to a print-rich environment that supports their science and literacy experiences. A word wall for the Year 1 unit Schoolyard safari
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