Wordsmith
Building Confident Readers
through Word Study and Spelling
Aligned with the CR Success Learning Reading Program across all levels
Develops word study, spelling, and writing skills through structured instruction
Progresses from simple one-syllable spelling to multisyllabic words with Greek and Latin roots
Teaches phonological skills, syllabication, spelling conventions, and morphological awareness
Emphasizes application through meaningful writing activities
Wordsmith Level 1
30 inquiry-based lessons develop the student’s ability to spell and apply through writing the basic alphabetic code using all six-syllable types. Most common sight words for writing are included in each unit.
Product SKU: WWK-1
Package of 5
The uniquely designed student workbook engages the students with multisensory, inquiry-based activities. There are 30 weekly units; each unit focuses on a specific phonetic concept and presents ten words plus one irregular word. All units include five lessons that help the students explore the concept, use phonological skills, develop writing/grammar skills, and apply the concept to new words with the same concept. (146 pages)
Product SKU: WM-1
ONLINE EDITION NOW AVAILABLE WITH ONE-TIME SUBSCRIPTION
The manual is user-friendly, with scripts that include guidelines for differentiating instruction for students who are advanced or who are struggling. There are 30 weeks of instruction with assessment worksheets to monitor progress. Digital files for extra worksheets and assessment will be provided upon request. (206 pages)
Wordsmith Level 2
30 inquiry-based lessons develop the student’s knowledge of the entire phonetic code, while still emphasizing 1:1 sound-symbol associations. Writing activities and study of sight words are embedded for deep learning.
Product SKU: WWK-2
Package of 5
The uniquely designed student workbook engages the students with multisensory, inquiry-based activities. There are 30 weekly units; each unit focuses on a specific phonetic concept and presents ten words plus one irregular word. All units include five lessons that help the students explore the concept, use phonological skills, develop writing/grammar skills, and apply the concept to new words with the same concept. (154 pages)
Product SKU: WM-2
ONLINE EDITION NOW AVAILABLE WITH ONE-TIME SUBSCRIPTION
The manual is user-friendly, with scripts and guidelines for differentiating instruction for students who are advanced or who are struggling. There are 30 weeks of instruction with assessment worksheets to monitor progress. Digital files for extra worksheets and assessments are included on CD in manual. Download available on request).
Wordsmith Level 3
27 inquiry-based lessons, featuring a meta-cognitive design of instruction, completes the study of the English code begun in Levels 1 and 2. Spelling with variant vowel patterns with an emphasis on multisyllabic words enhance students’ ability to write confidently.
Product SKU: WWK-3
Package of 5
The uniquely designed student workbook engages the students with multisensory, inquiry-based activities. There are 27 weekly units; every unit focuses on a specific phonetic concept and presents 12 words, one irregular word, and a set of homophones. All units include six lessons that help the students explore the concept, analyze its word origin, use phonological skills, build writing/grammar skills, and apply the concept to new words with the same concept. The concept of word origin is developed. (168 pages)
Product SKU: WM-3
ONLINE EDITION NOW AVAILABLE WITH ONE-TIME SUBSCRIPTION
The manual is user-friendly, with scripts and guidelines for differentiating instruction for students who are advanced or who are struggling. Specific lessons for intervention are presented. There are 27 weeks of instruction with assessment worksheets to monitor progress. Digital files for extra worksheets and assessments are included on CD in manual. (Digital download available on request)
Wordsmith Level 4
20 lessons help students review the phonetic code while learning Latin and Greek roots, prefixes and suffixes. The meaning of words, based on these morphemes, expands the student’s word knowledge. Students apply understanding while responding to engaging writing prompts.
Product SKU: WWK-4
Package of 5
The uniquely designed student workbook engages the students with multisensory, inquiry-based activities. There are 20 weekly units; every unit focuses on a specific Greek or Latin root. All units include six lessons that help the students explore the root, analyze its origin, use phonological skills, build writing/ grammar skills, and develop the spelling and meaning of multiple words, using the root plus affixes. (120 pages)
Product SKU: WM-4
ONLINE EDITION NOW AVAILABLE WITH ONE-TIME SUBSCRIPTION
The manual is user-friendly, with scripts and guidelines for differentiating instruction for students who are advanced or who are struggling. Specific lessons for intervention are presented. There are 20 weeks of instruction with assessment worksheets to monitor progress. Digital files for extra worksheets and assessments are included on CD in manual. Digital download available on request.
Wordsmith Level 5
23 lessons continue the study of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Application of featured words and a deep study of spelling patterns advance students’ vocabulary and written language.
Product SKU: WWK-5
Package of 5
The uniquely designed student workbook engages the students with multisensory, inquiry-based activities. There are 23 weekly units (17 lessons, 2 Introductory, 4 Review); every unit focuses on a specific Greek or Latin root. All units include six lessons that help the students study new morphemes and practice previously learned morphemes. A real-world application deepens knowledge of vocabulary and metacognitive awareness. Students expand their understanding of spelling conventions and syllabications methods. Commonly misspelled words are taught. (138 pages)
Product SKU: WM-5
ONLINE EDITION NOW AVAILABLE WITH ONE-TIME SUBSCRIPTION
The manual is user-friendly, with scripts and guidelines for differentiating instruction for students who are advanced or who are struggling. Specific lessons for intervention are presented. There are 23 weeks of instruction with assessment worksheets to monitor progress. Digital files for extra worksheets and assessments are included on CD in manual. Digital download available on request.