Independent Word Study Form

Name: _________________________________

Week of: __________ to ___________

Use the chart below to sort your words. You will only need to use this chart when completing #2
and #3 of the pattern words assignments.

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Pattern Words
___ 1. Sort the word cards again in the same
categories as you did in school.
___ 2. Write the words into categories as someone
calls them aloud. Use the chart above to sort and
write the words.
___ 3. Find more words in your reading that have
the same sound and/or pattern. Add them to the
list above and place a circle around them.
___ 4. Do a speed sort.

Personal Words
___ 1. Create sentences with your high frequency
words for the week on the back.
___ 2. Find the letters that make up your high
frequency words in a magazine or newspaper and glue
them to the back.
___3. Type your words in fun fonts and print them out.
(Staple them to this sheet at home or at school.)
___4. Have someone call out your words and write
them on the back.

Personal Word Practice

Personal Word Sentences:

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Personal Words from magazine or newspaper articles:

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Personal Word Call Outs:

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