In kindergarten and grade 1, word study instruction is wrapped into Small-Group Reading (sets 1-5) and is reviewed during the independent work rotations. In grades 2–5, word study occurs in a whole-class context. During Word Study lessons, students explore how words are constructed, including using spelling-sound correspondences, adding and reading inflectional endings, analyzing reading polysyllabic words, and more. Meaningful prefixes and suffixes are introduced throughout the year along with common syllable types to allow for generative word learning as well. Ongoing whole-class and pair work builds students’ ability to work together, explain their thinking, and come to agreement. This whole-class format provides a way for all students, even those who are struggling, to integrate word study content while they continue to receive targeted instruction in Small-Group Reading and IDR.