Looking for a fresh way to make spelling word lists more engaging and meaningful across every level? Unlock the List transforms your typical word sort into a brain-filled puzzle that has students cracking the code and strengthening their spelling skills at the same time — now available as a complete bundle covering all four Words Their Way spelling stages.
Save 20% with this bundle that includes all four levels of Unlock the List!
Each word list is aligned to Words Their Way Sorts (3rd Edition) for Letter Name-Alphabetic, Within Word Pattern, Syllables and Affixes, and Derivational Relations Spellers — making differentiation across your word study groups easier than ever.
HOW IT WORKS
Students encounter their weekly or bi-weekly spelling word list with missing letters — beginning sounds, ending sounds, vowels, word parts, inflected endings, Greek and Latin affixes, prefixes, suffixes, and more based on their level — and are challenged to "unlock the list" by filling in the blanks. As students crack the code, they begin noticing connections among words, analyzing spelling patterns, vowel sounds, and word structures to uncover the word study focus. Use it as an entry point into a new word study list or as a reinforcement activity after students have completed their sorts.
WHAT'S INCLUDED — ALL FOUR LEVELS
Letter Name-Alphabetic Stage — 60 Word Lists
- Sorts 1–11: Review Sorts for Beginning Consonants
- Sorts 12–18: Same Vowel Word Families with Pictures
- Sorts 19–32: Digraphs and Blends
- Sorts 33–39: Mixed Vowel Word Families
- Sorts 40–52: Short Vowels in CVC Words
- Sorts 53–57: Preconsonantal Nasals
- Sorts 58–60: R-Controlled Vowels and Contractions
Within Word Pattern Stage — 59 Word Lists
- Sorts 1–12: Short and Long Vowels (CVC and CVCe)
- Sorts 13–17: Common Long Vowel Patterns (CVCe and CVVC)
- Sorts 18–25: Less Common Long Vowel Patterns
- Sorts 26–34: R-Influenced Vowel Patterns
- Sorts 35–39: Other Vowels: Diphthongs and Ambiguous Vowels
- Sorts 40–48: Beginning and Ending Complex Consonants
- Sorts 49–54: Long Vowel Homophones and Homographs
- Sorts 55–59: Additional Sorts: Contractions, Plural Endings, Past Tense -ed, and Irregular Verbs
Syllables and Affixes Stage — 58 Word Lists
- Sorts 1–9: Inflected Endings (-ing, -ed, -es)
- Sorts 10–12: Compound Words
- Sorts 13–17: Syllable Juncture
- Sorts 18–23: Long Vowel Patterns in Accented Syllables
- Sorts 24–30: Other Vowel Patterns in Accented Syllables
- Sorts 31–40: Unaccented Syllables
- Sorts 41–47: Exploring Consonants
- Sorts 48–54: Affixes
- Sorts 55–58: Additional Sorts: Advanced Compound Words, Homophones, Homographs, I Before E
Derivational Relations Stage — 65 Word Lists
- Sorts 1–5: Suffixes and Prefixes
- Sorts 6–11: Derivational Suffixes
- Sorts 12–15: The Suffix -ION
- Sorts 16–18: Spelling-Meaning Patterns 1
- Sorts 19–22: Latin and Greek Word Parts 1
- Sorts 23–26: Spelling-Meaning Patterns 2
- Sorts 27–31: Latin and Greek Word Parts 2
- Sorts 32–37: Spelling-Meaning Patterns 3
- Sorts 38–47: Latin and Greek Word Parts 3
- Sorts 48–55: Latin and Greek Word Parts 4
- Sorts 56–59: Prefix Assimilation
- Sorts 60–65: Miscellaneous Sorts
Each level includes a teacher's guide with implementation tips and answer keys.
EXPLORE MORE WORD STUDY RESOURCES
- Words Their Way Word Search Activity Bundle
-
Words Their Way Weekly Spelling Homework Bundle
-
Words Their Way Word Study Notebooks Mega Bundle
- All Four Printable Resources for All Levels Mega Bundle
Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher.
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