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Spelling Patterns Word Sort Worksheet

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About the Spelling Pattern Word Sort Worksheet

Spelling Pattern Word Sort strengthens students' understanding of common word endings and spelling patterns. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Spelling Pattern Word Sort helps students categorize eighteen words based on three distinct spelling patterns: "-ing," "-tion," and "-ious." The exercise presents words in a clear layout for easy sorting into appropriate categories.

The worksheet features a structured format with a word bank containing varied examples like "swimming," "attention," and "gorgeous," allowing students to identify and sort words based on their endings. The three-column sorting area provides organized spaces for categorizing words according to their spelling patterns, helping students recognize and internalize these common word endings.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Recognition and categorization of common spelling patterns
  • Understanding word structure and suffix patterns

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will sort words by spelling patterns with 90% accuracy
  • Students will complete word sorting within 15 minutes

Cognitive

  • This interactive worksheet develops pattern recognition skills
  • Students learn to categorize words based on spelling features

Psychomotor

  • Practice handwriting through worksheet completion
  • Develop organizational skills through interactive sorting activities

Affective

  • Building confidence through successful completion of interactive sorting tasks
  • Developing systematic approach to word analysis

Reinforce

  • Collaborative word sorting activities enhance learning
  • Interactive discussion of spelling patterns strengthens understanding

Tags

spelling patterns, word sorting, suffixes, language arts, vocabulary, word endings, pattern recognition, literacy skills, educational activities, spelling rules, word analysis, reading comprehension, phonics, spelling instruction, categorization

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.4.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

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