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At NVLA we use word sorting as a tool to introduce new spelling words to our students. Word study is a technique that helps a child “study” the patterns, and meanings of words. They thoughtfully categorize their word sorts based on spelling patterns, concepts, rules, or other similarities. We take word study very serious. Word sorting is also a powerful way to help students make sense of their spelling words. Each week I will introduce your child to a new word sort (spelling words).
Occasionally, we will study a word sort for two consecutive weeks. When this happens, it simply means that the students needed more time with that particular sort. All sorting is done in class everyday except for Tuesday. Every Wednesday-spelling sentence are due. Students should write the words and use them in a complete sentence with proper spacing and proper capitalization. Be sure to underline the spelling within the sentence. Sentences should be thoughtful and developmentally appropriate.
Please note your child should practice their spelling words every night.
There will be a spelling test every Friday unless we have a field trip. The spelling test will be returned on Friday in the Green Homework Folder. If you note any misspelled words please correct them and practice them. Words can show up on a test any week. In other words we don’t test and forget the words, we practice the words all year round.
Sorting Schedule at School
Monday-
Students will receive the weekly word sort. They will define the words in a group and make sure they know the definition of each word. (Students are shown pictures of the word if they have never seen it before.) If the words are circled = select spelling words
No circles on the word sort= all of the words will be tested
Tuesday- No Word Study
Wednesday- Students will cut & sort words
Thursday- Blind Sort with Friend and games
Friday- Spelling Test [Please practice nightly]
Occasionally, we will study a word sort for two consecutive weeks. When this happens, it simply means that the students needed more time with that particular sort. All sorting is done in class everyday except for Tuesday. Every Wednesday-spelling sentence are due. Students should write the words and use them in a complete sentence with proper spacing and proper capitalization. Be sure to underline the spelling within the sentence. Sentences should be thoughtful and developmentally appropriate.
Please note your child should practice their spelling words every night.
There will be a spelling test every Friday unless we have a field trip. The spelling test will be returned on Friday in the Green Homework Folder. If you note any misspelled words please correct them and practice them. Words can show up on a test any week. In other words we don’t test and forget the words, we practice the words all year round.
Sorting Schedule at School
Monday-
Students will receive the weekly word sort. They will define the words in a group and make sure they know the definition of each word. (Students are shown pictures of the word if they have never seen it before.) If the words are circled = select spelling words
No circles on the word sort= all of the words will be tested
Tuesday- No Word Study
Wednesday- Students will cut & sort words
Thursday- Blind Sort with Friend and games
Friday- Spelling Test [Please practice nightly]