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The Basis for Word Study

• Word study is developmental

• Word study follows the continuum of word knowledge.

• Most students follow the same continuum, but possibly at different rates.

Orthographic Development

Alphabet Pattern MeaningEmergent

Emergent Stage

Pre-K to mid First Grades

Letter Name-Alphabetic

Beginning Stage

K to mid Second Grades

Within Word Pattern

Transitional Stage

First to mid Fourth Grades

Syllables and Affixes

Intermediate Stage

Third to Eighth GradesDerivational Relations

Advanced Stage

Fifth to Twelfth Grades

Stages of Spelling Development

• Emergent• Letter-Name Alphabetic• Within Word Pattern• Syllables and Affixes• Derivational Relations

Word Sort Lesson Plan

• Demonstrate: Introduce sort, use key words or pictures

• Sort and Check: Sort individually or with a partner. Check

• Reflect: Declare, compare, and contrast

• Extend: Introduce activities to complete at seat, center, or home

Why Do We Sort Words?

• Categorizing is how humans make sense of the world

• Sorting helps students organize what they know about words and form generalizations that they can apply to new words

Why Do We Sort Words?

• Generalizations can be applied to new words, therefore students learn for application rather than memorization

• Hands-on! (Students are actively engaged)

Types of Sorts

Sound Sorts Pattern

Sorts

Meaning Sorts

Variations of SortsVariations of Sorts• Blind Sorts

• Guess My Category

• Writing Sorts

• Word Hunts

• Brainstorming

• Buddy Sorts

• Speed Sorts

• Draw and Label