Download Date Started ______ 1. Choose a word sort.

Word Study Homework
Name _________________________ #______ Date Started _____________
1. Choose a word sort.
Practice Sort: Use headings and anchor words. Sort words
while reading each word aloud. Discuss why the words are
grouped as they are.
Open Sort: Sort your words without headings and anchor
words. Find patterns within the words and group them
together into new categories that make sense to you.
(Example categories: Nouns/verbs, # of syllables, etc…)
Blind Sort: This is to be done with someone at home. Place
down the headings and anchor words only. Have someone
call out the words without showing the cards. Point to the
column where the word belongs. This encourages visualizing
the word as opposed to just seeing it.
Writing Sort: Write the headings at the top of your page.
Have someone at home call out 10 or more words and you
write it on your paper under the correct heading.
Speed Sort: Sort your words and time yourself (use a
stopwatch or the second hand on a clock/watch). Resort and
time yourself again to see if you can beat your previous time.
Record your best time.
2. Choose an activity on the back of this paper.
*Please take time each day to engage your child in meaningful ways
to practice their word study words!
3. Check off and record your daily activities here and
have an adult sign.
Only this sheet needs to be turned into me on the day of your test.
Activities completed at home do not need to be turned into me.
A day:
 Cut Words
 Practice Sort
 Activity: ______________________
 Parent Initial: _______
B day:
 Open Sort
 Activity: _____________________
 Parent Initial: _______
C day:
 Blind Sort
 Activity: _____________________
 Parent Initial: _______
D day:
 Speed Sort -- Best time: ________
 Activity: _____________________
 Parent Initial: _______
E day:
 Writing Sort
 Activity: _____________________
 Parent Initial: _______
*For the first few weeks, I will assign the sorts… please be patient as we
practice and learn each of the sorts. Usually students will have choice.*
Word Study Homework
Name _________________________ #______ Date Started _____________
Spelling Activities
Meaningful Activities
Pyramid Words: Write your words adding or subtracting one
letter at a time. The result will be a pyramid. Example:
f
fl
fla
flas
flash
Meaningful Sentences: Use your word study words in a
detailed sentence that shows you understand the meaning of
the word. You may use more than one word study word in a
sentence.
Syllables: Divide your spelling words into syllables
(put * between each syllable. Example: Fam*i*ly)
Word Hunt: Find words in books, newspapers, magazines,
etc… that match your weekly word pattern.
Learning Aid: Choose five words you think are the most
difficult. Make a learning aid to help you learn the spellings.
(Example: Connecticut – connect – I – Cut or draw a picture)
Dictionary Definitions: Use the dictionary to define at least 35 words you need help understanding.
Spelling City: Log on to my webpage to find a link to
spellingcity.com. Type in which words you would like to
practice and play a game online!
Scrabble Spelling: Use the letter tiles below to find the value
of your word when adding the letters together.
Story Time: Write a short story using as many of your words
as you can.
Hink Pinks: Write at least 5 rhyming words and clues.
Example: a black bird that does not fly fast? A slow crow
Word Families: Use word families to spell related words.
Example: flash, smash, splash, trash