How to Do a Word Sort
- Take out your cards.
- Read all of your cards.
- Ask a question if you don’t know a word
- Think about the sounds and spelling.
- Sort the words into columns.
- Read the words aloud to check.
- Write the words in your notebook in columns.
- Put your cards back in the envelope.
How to Do a Speed Sort
- Take out your cards.
- Shuffle the cards.
- Get your watch ready. Set it to zero.
- Press start and begin sorting your cards.
- When you finish sorting, press stop.
- Record your time on your progress chart.
- Try again to see if you can get a better time.
- Record your new time and calculate the difference.
- Put your cards back in the envelope.
How to Do a Word Hunt
- Decide if you are going to work alone or with a partner.
- Take out your cards.
- Sort and review your words.
- Find a book or a magazine to read.
- In your notebook, write the title of the book.
- Read the book and look for any words that fit your categories.
- Record the words in your notebook.
