![]() You will not provide your students with all 108 cards during a sort. You can provide students with the category labels that say short a, short e, short i, short o and short u or ask them to create their own. There is also a blank page of cards so you can add words specific to your class and instruction. Also, the center will be able to grow with your students simply by switching out words. The range of words has been provided so you can adapt this center to fit the needs of your readers. There are simple CVC words along with words that contain digraphs. This literacy center contains 108 word cards. ![]() You can complete word sorts in your classroom as whole group instruction, during center work with small groups or independently. For example, children can be given a set of cards containing states and cities and then sort them. Word sorts are often used when children are building their reading skills but can also be used in other areas of instruction. They are building background knowledge for when they encounter similar words in their future reading. You are encouraging children to look for patterns in the words. Another option is a closed word sort where children are given specific categories. You might choose to have children work on an open word sort where they create their own categories. They are then asked to sort the words into categories. If you are new to word work instruction, one type of activity students will often participate in is referred to as a word sort.ĭuring a word sort, students are given a list of words or set of word cards. ![]() ![]() This is another free word work resource from Add this short vowel word sort to your classroom collection of resources for word work time.
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