The words their way core text and this supplemental text provide teachers with the knowledge and tools to meet the wide range of needs in the average classroom this collection of word sorting activities is for students who are in the syllables and affixes stage of spelling development, typically intermediate or advanced readers and writers grades 3 to 8. Powerpoint slides of sorts smack down game smackdown is a slapjack like card game for two players. Word sorts study your words very carefully, decide how you want to sort them look cover say write check. Since compound words are made of two complete words are are easy for students to understand because they do not have to worry about vowel and pattern issues unstressed syllable vowel patterns students are able to work with words with more than one syllable. This word pattern indicates that the final consonant is doubled prior to adding ing or ed. Words their way sort books are available for use in the wenonah literacy center. After presenting the appropriate rules and pencil and paper activities, send your children to the classroom. I had the students do a different activity with their words each day. Sort 12 syllable juncture in vcv and vccv patterns sort the words according to the vowel consonant pattern at the syllable juncture. If vowel is long, divide after the vowel leaving an open syllable. Encourage them to use nearby objects or people for actual. Vcv, vccv students can play a game using their words. In my own classroom, i had 3 different word study groups who were working on different features, depending upon their developmental stage letter name, within word pattern, syllable juncture, or derivational constancy. Students at this stage typically read and write with fluency, ease, and confidence.
Word sorts for syllables and affixes spellers 2005 by prenticeh. Sort 12 syllable juncture in vcv and vccv patterns. Blank cards are included for students to come up with their own words that fit the categories for the week. In this sort, students will be exploring vcv words, the vccv.
See more ideas about word study, word patterns and syllable. Syllables and affixes sort 3 pottsgrove school district. Sort a few more words and then get the students to help sort the rest. Begin with a teacher directed sort to introduce students to a feature where their attention will be on what goes on in the middle of the word. Within word stage feature l washington township public. Sorts 37 unaccented syllables sort 31 sort 32 sort 33 sort 34 sort 35 sort 36 sort 37. Instructions for syllables and affixes stage sorts these directions offer some basic guidelines for each sort and show what the final sort will look like. Word study for syllable juncture comprehension connection. These games integrate with the spellingphonics program, word study. Jul 25, 2019 elementary students who fall into the syllables and affixes stage of word study are typically able to spell most single syllable, short and long vowel words, and high frequency words correctly. Word sorts for syllables and affixes spellers sa for parents only.
Syllables and affixes learners yyare able to spell most one syllable words correctly and therefore have the foundational knowledge needed to spell base words to which affixes both prefixes and suffixes are added. Sort root words that end in e and y with inflected forms makemaking, crycryingcried. Sort words into vcccv, vcccv, and vv categories embrace embrace 4. We believe that the handson word sorting approach to word study is invaluable to you and your students. Word study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction in keeping with the authors belief that the handson word sorting approach to word study is invaluable to teachers and students alike, this volume presents a complete curriculum of word study for students who are in the syllables and affixes stage of spelling development. Show the key word human and point out that there is a single consonant in the middle. Aug 19, 2016 this is my word study board for the syllable juncture stage. Within word pattern syllable juncture derivational constancy vce homophones synonyms antonyms affixes etymology. Syllable juncture in vcccv and vv patterns athlete kingdom pilgrim create control poet duet complete children mushroom pumpkin riot trial monster halfway poem cruel inspect hundred giant vcccv vcccv vv k10. Sort 12 syllable juncture in vcv and vccv patterns kubbu. Words their way, level d the syllables and affixes stage represents a new point in word analysis because there is more than one syllable to consider and each syllable may present a spelling problem. The new syllables and affixes formerly syllable juncture sorts are great.
The sorts in this collection present 24 words each week, selected according to their frequency of occurrence in reading materials, and allow students to discover spelling generalizations or to compare syllable juncture features and patterns. Vcv and vccv students can play a game using their words. However, once students learn the patterns, the same rules are used to break down words of three or more syllables. Students can cut out the words at home and use the provided sorting mat to practice reading and sorting their words throughout. Sort 8 examines words that form the plural in unusual ways such as foot and feet as well. These handy little word sorts make awesome takehome spelling lists. Syllable juncture in vcv and vccv doublet patterns this sort introduces the concept of one consonant vcv or two consonants vccv being present at the juncture of two syllables, as in the words hoping and hopping. Syllable juncture word study by suzanne randolph on prezi. Directions for syllable juncture sorts 6 8 pdf book online. The range of reading levels within this stage could span from grade 3 to grade 8. Teachers are encouraged to make use of the sorts found within these books for word study instruction.
After sorting, students should have three empty categories. Teaching spelling and word study in the language arts workshop. They also need an understanding of the edrop and doubling principles. Can be used with words their way syllable juncture sorts 14, 15, and 16. Syllable juncture is a term used to identify the point at which two syllables join. The unstressed, ambiguous schwa sound often pronounced uh is also present in many multisyllabic words, such as alone. Sort more syllable juncture in vcv and vccv patterns 35. Word study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction provide a complete curriculum of reproducible sorts and detailed directions for the teacher working with students in each. Vcv or vcv if the word has one consonant between vowels, decide whether the vowel before the consonant is short or long.
In this sort, students will practice the doubling principle. If the vowel sound in the first syllable is a short vowel sound the syllable juncture will follow the vowelconsonant. Words sorts for syllables and affixes spellers, which offers more details about implementing the sorts. Reading manipulatives product 320 syllabication longer words gives students practice with these. Word study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling, second edition. Feb 12, 2018 are you studying with words their way. Hand students the progress chart pdf to track their progress. Ell english language learners have students follow your lead in pantomiming agents and comparatives.
Literacy development of students in the syllables and affixes stage students in the syllables and affixes stage of word knowledge are what henderson 1990 called intermediate readersstudents who are not yet mature or advanced readers. For additional background information and instruction, see chapter 7 in words their way with english learners. Students need to attend closely to the spelling of words with closed syllables to determine whether or not they. Directions for syllables and affixes sorts issaquah connect. Aug 24, 2016 they understand spelling patterns, but theyre using but confusing those patterns in multiple syllable words. To determine how much students already know about inflected endings and syllable juncture patterns you may want to administer spell checks 18 and 19 using the. By the time students are at this stage, they should have a knowledge of within word patterns. The patterns that exist between vowels and consonants at this point sends cues to the readerspeller about the likely point of division that might be useful for decoding or encoding a new word. For years as a second grade teacher, ive only had the within word and letter name sort books and put together my own sorts for abovegradelevel spellers, but have the sequenced sort books makes life much easier especially in teacher the stage features beyond edrop. It is important to note that the doubling principle is applied to words that have one syllable, one vowel, and end in one consonant. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The sorts in this collection present 24 words each week, selected according to their frequency of occurrence in reading materials and allowing students to discover spelling generalizations or to compare syllable juncture features and patterns.
Students need to know how to spell the base word in order to spell words with inflectional endings. Word pattern, syllable juncture, or derivational constancy. Sorts 1418 syllable juncture sort 14 sort 15 sort 16 sort 17 sort 18. Students have more difficulty with doubling consonants and words with short vowels than with the edropping. Directions for syllable juncture sorts 6 8 pdf book. Unit 1 inflected endings ing, ed, s, es vvc vc vcc vce. These stagespecific companion volumes to words their way.
If the vowel sound in the first syllable is a long vowel sound the syllable juncture will be immediately after the vowel. Syllables and affixes sort 3 vce edrop vvc nothing use using eat eating close closing moan moaning write writing dream dreaming wave waving lock locking trade trading clean cleaning skate skating mail mailing syllables and affixes sort 3 vce edrop vvc nothing use using eat. The accented second syllable in parading might be spelled several ways, as in peraiding. Choose from 500 different sets of syllable juncture spelling flashcards on quizlet. This video will give you the meanings of some of the words in sort 55 for syllables and affixes. To recognize vcv and vccv syllablejuncture patterns in words to sort and spell words with vcv and vccv syllablejuncture patterns materials for syllables and affixes whiteboard activities dvdrom, sort 12 teacher resource cdrom, sort 12 and unlikely friends game student book, pages 4548 syllable juncture in vcv and vccv patterns. Students can cut out the words at home and use the provided sorting mat to practice reading and sorting their words throughout the week. The syllable juncture stage will extend a students knowledge of the within word patterns.
Learn syllable juncture spelling with free interactive flashcards. Elementary students who fall into the syllables and affixes stage of word study are typically able to spell most single syllable, short and long vowel words, and high frequency words correctly. Sa sort 15 syllable juncture in vcccv and vv patterns duration. Words their way syllables and affixes sorts super in. Syllable sort have students further sort the words by the spelling of their final unaccented syllable er or or, or by the number of syllables two or three. The ideal stagespecific companion to words their way. Directions, decorative backs, and extra play cards are also included. Teaching spelling and word study in the language arts. Is the vowel sound in the first syllable a long vowel vcv sound or a short vowel sound vccv. To keep their materials organized, i always suggest that students use a paperclip to attach the.
Words their way word sorts for syllables and affixes spellers. Words their way word sorts for syllables and affixes. After giving the dsa from word journeys, you need lists to guide your instruction. Sort short vowel words that end in a single consonant versus a consonant pair ex. Words used in syllable sorts all contain only two syllables. Some of the worksheets for this concept are syllable juncture in vcv. Syllable juncture in vcccv and vv patterns 2010 benchmark education company, llc anchor chart blm 1 dividing words with vcccv, vcccv, and vv patterns vcccv syllable pattern. Otherwise, divide after the consonant leaving a closed syllable. Students in the syllable juncture spelling stage will identify open and closed syllable word patterns through a slap jack like game. This webpage has several word sorts for the syllable juncture stage. The focus in feature l is on the syllable junctures within base words market rather than between a base word and an ending hopping. This sort also emphasizes more words with blends and digraphs these count as one letter in the vcv or vccv patterns. Sample sorts for this feature include these options. Start studying words their way syllables and affixes sort 12.