This teacher observation form focuses on the teacher's ability to effectively teach word study to students. The form includes questions related to the teacher's ability to provide a concise mini-lesson on the word study teaching point, model how to apply the teaching point, lead students through guided discovery, provide opportunities for students to apply the teaching point, provide meaningful feedback to individual students, and ensure that students share what they have learned. Additionally, the teacher is expected to restate the word study teaching point to reinforce student learning. This form is designed to help instructional leaders assess the effectiveness of word study instruction in the classroom. Sections: Word Study