Word Study Activities

Activity #1- Closed Sort:

·       Sort your words into their categories according to their features.

·       Copy your sort into your word study notebook.

Activity #2- Open Sort:

·       Sort your words any way you want.

·       You can choose to sort them: alphabetically, by patterns, or by meaning.

·       Copy your sort into your word study notebook.

Activity #3- Sentences:

·       Write one sentence for each of your word study words.

·       Circle your word study word in the sentence.

Activity #4- Shades of Meaning:

·       Choose three of your word study words.

·       Find at least three synonyms (words that mean the same thing) for each word.

·       Write your shades of meaning in your notebook.

·       Put a *star* next to your original word study word in your list.

Activity #5- Word Hunt:

·       Sort your word study words again.

·       Then hunt for words that fit your word study features in your just right books.

·       Copy down a list of the words you find.

Activity #6- Practice Quiz:

·       Look over your word study words.

·       Have an adult mix up your words and read them to you one at a time.

·       Write down each word.

·       Review how you did with an adult to see which words you need to keep practicing.

Activity #7- New Words:

·       Glue or tape your old word study words into your notebook.

o   Don’t forget about these words! Use them in your writing and reading!

·       Cut out and initial your new words and put them in your baggie.