You can put this sheet on the refrigerator to use every week!

WEEKLY WORD-STUDY ACTIVITIES

MONDAY: 
1.  Cut apart the sort sheet and sort the words into categories like we did in school.  Read each column header and each word in the column aloud during this activity.  Explain to a parent why the words are sorted in a particular way – what does the sort reveal about spelling in general?  Choose an activity from the monthly chart that is glued in the front of your Word Study Notebook and complete the activity in your Notebook.  A parent should initial and date the square on the grid for the activity you chose.  Each activity square may only be used once.
2.  Cut apart your high-frequency word flash cards.  First, practice reading the words to a parent.  Then, see if you can spell the words as a parent calls them out.  Remember, it's only the first day with these new words, so if you misspell them it's fine!
3.  Return your Notebook to school tomorrow!  You will need to use your notebook in class every day.  Put your sort words in an envelope or a Ziploc bag and keep them at home to use the rest of the week.


TUESDAY: 
1.  Sort the words into categories and read them out-loud.  Choose an activity from the monthly chart and complete the activity in your Word Study Notebook.  A parent should initial and date the square on the grid for the activity you chose.
2.  Practice high-frequency word flash cards.  Try spelling them again, see you many more you can spell today!
3.  Return your Notebook to school tomorrow!  You will need to use your notebook in class every day.  Put your sort words in an envelope or a Ziploc bag and keep them at home to use the rest of the week.


WEDNESDAY:  Recopy your sentences from school in your best handwriting on tablet paper.  The following Second-Grade Sentence-Writing Rules apply: 
    1.  Sentences must be at least six (6) words long.
    2.  Each sentence must start with a different word.
    3.  Underline the sort word you used in your sentence.
    4.  Two sentences MUST be questions.  Always check that you are using the correct punctuation.
    5.  Two sentences must also include a high-frequency word, please underline the word.
    6.  Sentences are to be written on school tablet paper.
    7.  You will receive a Handwriting grade.  Take your time and work neatly.  If you need to erase, be sure to erase completely.
    8.  A parent should review and sign your work.
    9.  Return your rough draft back to school with your final draft!

Put the words away to use again tomorrow.


THURSDAY:  Do a writing sort (practice test) on tablet paper to prepare for tomorrow.  A parent should call out the words in random order, you should write them in categories on tablet paper.  After you write your sort words, a parent should call out the high-frequency words, write them at the bottom of the page.  A parent should circle any misspelled words.  Write them 5x on the back of your paper.  A parent should sign your practice test, return it to school on Friday.  Keep the words until Monday!  If a new sort is not sent home on Monday, you will be using the same words again for a second week!