Word Sorts

Used to examine and categorize words according to their...

• meanings
• sound-symbol correspondences
• spelling patterns

Process

1. Choose a topic
2. Compile a list of words (6-20 words typically)
3. Introduce the sorting activity
4. Make a permanent record of sort by gluing the words to a piece of paper 
5. Share word sorts

Source: Tompkins, G. E. (2008). Literacy for the 21^st century: a balanced approach. Pearson

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