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How to do a Word Sort
Initial Sort.pdf
1. Take out your cards.
2. Read all of your cards.
3. Ask a question if you don't know a word.
4. Think about the sounds and spelling.
5. Sort the words into columns.
6. Read the words aloud to check.
7. Ask an adult to check.
8. Write the words in your notebook in columns.
9. Put your cards back in the envelope.
How to do a Speed Sort
1. Take out your cards.
2. Shuffle the cards.
3. Get your watch ready (or you can count aloud as you do it).
4. Press start and begin (or simply begin counting).
5. When you finish sorting, press stop (or stop counting).
6. Record your time in your spelling journal.
7. Try again to see if you can get a better time.
8. Record your new time and calculate the difference.
9. Share the results with an adult.
10. Put your cards back in the envelope.
How to do a Blind Sort
1. Find a partner (or parent to help).
2. Open to a new page in your journal.
3. Write the head words for your categories.
4. Ask your partner to select 10 or 12 words.
5. Then ask your partner to read the words aloud.
6. When he or she reads the word, you write it in the correct category.
7. When you finish, check the words for correct spelling and category.
8. Show an adult.
9. Thank your partner.
10. Put your cards in the envelope.
Practice Test