NWF--Pin it to Win It

My end of year DIBEL assessments are around the corner. The window opens in a few weeks. I really really (reaaaaalllllyyyyy) dislike administering the tests. I do like seeing their progress though.


I make these NWF (nonsense word fluency) games to reinforce their phonics skills. I used these a lot at the beginning of first grade and their accessible during the remainder of the year. I had a group of kids choose the winter set on Friday and I just knew I had to make a new version so the poor kids weren't pulling out snowballs, lol.

I've made a summery set inspired by Ashley Hughes graphics. I don't look at is as skipping spring...I like to think I'm actually planning ahead. :) (May is always so busy in first grade that I'd probably never get around to making these if I waited for the time to be right)

I want to offer a free set to a blog follower!

I'm doing my first "Pin it to Win It"

perfectly said!

Pin this image with the hashtag #NWFSummerEdition and leave the link of your pin, your email address (so I can send the winner their loot!), and I'll come back in a few days to announce the winner!

Gearing Up to Go Back

I know...I know...I said it. I don't go back until the 7th but I need to go in and have a little 'work day' for myself. I have plans, copies, rearranging desks, taking down decorations, and gr...grr...grading. (eek)

I'll need some new centers and word work activities for my kiddos when they return. Can't keep doing stuff with Santa and elves on them!

Here's what I finished up from the comfort of my couch in a chihuahua sandwich.

Oh, and yes some are common core aligned but as you all know there are tons of things we need to teach that are not standards.

You'll get 5 reading focused centers and 5 math focused centers

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sort words by their real spelling or their sound-out spelling

 

nonsense word game

 

sort the sentences by the punctuation they should have

 

put words in ABC order

 

complete the number patterns (counting forward and backward)

 

fill in the missing part or whole

 

read the number sentence to decide if it is true or false

 

match number sentences to their answer

 

count the coins and match them to their written representation

 

unscramble the sentences

 

If you like this please pin one of my (many) images. Leave the link to the pin and I'll follow you on pinterest and pick someone to get a free copy! 

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All kinds of November stuff and a freebie!

I've been feverishly working on these to get them out in time to share. I've also printed them and they're laminated at school. Thanks to a few parent helpers they'll be cut out and ready to go on Monday!! Hooray!

In this packet you'll get writing prompts, graphic organizers, and reading/phonics center activities.

• nonsense word game (multi-player)
• nonsense/real word sorting
• ABC order (with worksheet)
• Sorting naming words and action words (with worksheet)
• Contractions (with worksheet)
• 4 graphic organizers
• 3 different writing prompts (each with three leveled writing papers) 
• images of sample anchor charts with words to use for Pilgrim Venn Diagram

Okay, I also promised a freebie!!!

This is included in the packet but I wanted to share it with everyone (in the file I've typed up the words that go on the anchor charts)

the words to do this in your classroom are included when you download the preview

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Nonsense Word Fluency (NWF) Packet

Though I am weeks away from doing those awful  lovely standardized assessments with my firsties I thought I'd be proactive and be prepared. One thing that we test for at the beginning of the year is Nonsense Word Fluency. Basically the kids read CVC words that are make-believe. They get a point for each correct sound and are scored on how many they actually read as words, too. We do this test (among with others) three times a year and the benchmarks increase each time. The first time I try not to practice any of the skills so the scores I receive really reflect their level upon entering first grade.

Once assessment time is over I look at the data and go from there. So, I've created 3 NWF games for my kiddos to practice during center time. Some practice reading the words and one of them is set to practice at differentiating between real and nonsense words.

BTW It is way harder making up nonsense words than you think! haha.

 
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How to play:

(2-4 players)

Each player will choose a card. The player will need to read the

nonsense word correctly. If s/he reads it correctly they get to keep the card. If it is read incorrectly it goes back into the pile. If a

student draws an ‘X’ card then they lose all of their cards. Whoever has the most cards at the end of the game is the winner.

Variation:

· When an ‘X’ is draw students lose all of their card but the cards may be put back into the draw pile

· When an ‘X’ is drawn it may be set aside or returned to the draw pile for prolonged play

Sample of Nonsense Words

Real or Make-Believe

How to play:

(1-2 players)

Roll dice and write the word on the recording sheet under the

correct heading.

When playing a 2 player game players (or teacher) may decide if the winner has made the most make-believe words or real words.

Recording Sheet for Game

Trash Digging for Nonsense

How to play:

(1-2 players)

Players take turns picking a piece of ‘trash’ from the trashcan.

The player must correctly read the CVC word and identify it as real or nonsense (make-believe) and place it on their mat.

The player with the most nonsense words at the end of the game is the winner.

Beware...if you draw the trashcan card you LOSE all of your

nonsense words!!!

 Tip: You may want to crumple the words to make them look like real trash!

Card Sorting Mat