Through word sorting, students examine, categorize, compare, contrast, and make decisions about letter sounds, word parts, and spelling patterns. The 125 sorts in this revised and expanded edition of Essential Word Sorts for the Primary Grades are sequenced according to the developmental stages of readers. The sorts cover beginning consonant sounds, CVC and CVCC word families, beginning and ending blends and digraphs, short vowels, long vowel patterns, r-controlled vowels, and more. The book now has spiral binding for easier copying as well as tabbed dividers. The sort cards are larger so its easier for students to cut them apart, and all the category cards now have picture cues for additional support. Includes activities, games, assessments, management forms, and other helpful reproducibles. These revised demonstration cards include the spelling patterns covered in the book, Essential Word Sorts for the Primary Grades, 2nd Edition (and will also work with the first edition). We've organized the cards in 4 manageable subsets by the areas of phonics they teach (Beginning Consonant Sounds; Short Vowel Word Families; Blends and Digraphs; and Short, Long, and R-Controlled Vowels), which correspond to the sections in the book. Use the demonstration Cards in your direct instruction or have students use them independently in class work, homework, and literacy centers.