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By love2read
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I use the word lists in the back of the book and make up my own sorts. I usually have them compare 3 things (for example,words ending with ang, ing, ung), but sometimes 2 or 4 headers works better. I make a chart in Word| and explain at the top of the page what is being sorted. Then I do the headings in bold, slightly larger font and list 5 or 6 words for each header. I do not put the words under the correct header. We work together to cut the charts apart and sort the words to where they belong. It is a pain to make the sorts during the first year but if you save them you won't have to do it again. | |
Also, I print each of my groups on different colored paper so lost words are easier to place. I give each student a copy of words to cut and sort at school on Monday and then I give them another copy to take home to work with there. On Friday, I test them on about 12 of the words I've given them and then I ask them to come up with another word for each column that suits the sort so I can see if they get it. They can use words they studied but that I didn't use on the test, or they can think of something else. You can buy books with pre-made sorts but I find that doing it myself gives me just what I want. Hope this helps.
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