Sorting and Classifying Words

• Sort and classify familiar words into basic categories

• Classify words according to it's usage.

• Group the words according to usage.

• Write familiar words into their correct categories.

Sorting and Classifying Familiar Words Into Basic Categories

There are millions of words in the English language. Often, words are

categorized so that it is easier to identify their function and usage. Words

can be name words, actions words, describing words, and many other

classifications.

Name Words Describing Words Action Words

dog pretty eat

car expensive bring

The Wonderful World of Books

by Josefina Vera-Calado

Open a book and you will see

Lots of adventures for you and me!

Explore new places, visit new sites,

Learn new things from what authors write.

You will see animals, which are truly rare.

You will encounter new characters with experiences to share.

The wonderful lessons embedded in every page

Will teach you values for every life’s stage.

Love your books; they are real treasures.

They give you knowledge and so much pleasure.

Take care of each and every page that you turn;

Be grateful for all the things that you learn.

Activity 1 : In the poem 'The Wonderful World of Books.” List three name words, three action words, and three describing words from the poem, and write them in the chart below.

Name Words Action Words Describing Words

1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

3. 3. 3.

Activity 2