What is an Open Sort?
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The student will determine how to categorize the objects/words.
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Promotes logic, reasoning, higher-level thinking and conversation.
How to Complete an Open Sort at Home
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Student writes a spelling word inside each box of paper provided. Cut the
boxes out.
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Use the blank sheet of paper provided as “work space” for the sort.
Student should write her/his name on the “ work space.”
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Student will sort his/her words into categories, which can be based on
spelling patterns, word meanings, etc; Encourage students to sort into
two or more categories.
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Fold the “work space” to show the number of categories and support your
student in writing a title for each category.
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Finally, have your child glue his/her sort to the back.
Sort Examples
Sort based on spelling pattern:
-at family
cat
Sort based on word meanings:
-an family______
can
Things Inside the House
cat
bat
can
mat
man
mat
man
bat
fan
Things Outside the House
fan