Are you looking for digital word sorts to practice the beginning consonant digraph sounds? The digital sorts I’ve created have helped provide opportunities for independent practice for my students throughout our remote learning time. I’m excited to share these sorts with you today!
Shifting to digital
I spent a lot of time this past summer learning how I could use technology to my advantage during the upcoming school year. Google Slides™ quickly became my new best friend! I love making interactive activities for my students. Not only do the students love them, but they are super easy to assign and quick to grade!
Why word sorts?
I love using word sorts to introduce and teach new spelling patterns. When students have the opportunity to manipulate the words and notice the similarities and differences, they begin to internalize the spelling patterns. I really wanted my students to have the same experience this year, even though I knew it would have to look different.
That’s where my new friend Google Slides™ came in!
I created six digital word sorts so students could practice sorting the beginning consonant digraph patterns. After I introduce the new pattern and we have a chance to practice the words together, I assign these sorts for independent practice. Not only are the students having a chance to read and manipulate the words, but I am also getting some great formative assessment data!
Differentiating based on needs
One of the great things about these sorts is that it is easy to differentiate based on the needs of the students. For each set of digraph patterns, there are two sorts.
For example, there are two sorts to practice words that begin with the /sh/ and /ch/ sounds. The first sort is all short vowel words, which is perfect for when you are first introducing the new patterns, or reviewing with an intervention group.
But we all know that this sort will be too easy for some. So I’ve created a second sort that includes words with ending consonant digraphs and blends, as well as long vowel patterns and multisyllabic words. This second sort can be given to students who need a challenge, or used later in the year as a review once these more advanced patterns have been taught.
There are two sorts that compare words with sh, ch, and th.
And…last but not least, two sorts that compare sh, ch, th, and wh.
You can get a copy of these digital word sorts in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. Click here to check them out!
Looking for more digital word sorts? Check out this post to download a copy of my Digital Short Vowel Word Sort Freebie!
Take care, and happy teaching!
