Word+Sorts

=Word Sorts= Word sorts are a great tool for word study. Instead of having kids memorize spelling lists, teach them to identify spelling patterns by sorting words. It's also good for teaching blending, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary. Before beginning word sorts with your class, you will probably want to get your hands on a copy of __Words Their Way__. I promise you that somebody in your school already has it, but if you want your own you can get it on Amazon.

Here is a generic word sort template for making your own sorts: Below you will find some sorts that I have made for my classes. Previously I had hand-written all of my sorts or printed them from the CD-Rom included with the __Words Their Way__ book. I now find that making them myself in Word is the best way for me. So keep checking back to this space as I add more sorts.

Note that I only teach first and second grade, so my sorts are on the lower level. But word sorts can be used all the way up through grade 12.

Letter Name-Alphabetic Sorts **Same Short-Vowel Families**

**Mixed Short-Vowel Families**

**Short Vowels, CVC**

= Within Word Pattern Sorts =

Concept Sorts
= Syllables and Affixes Sorts =