Looking for a way to spice up or energize your classroom word study routine and implementation of Words Their Way? Discovery word searches for word study are an interesting, fun way for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students to recognize correct spellings and word patterns. This set of word searches is meant to be a companion to Syllables and Affixes Spellers for both the 2nd Edition (published in 2009 - the green book) and the 3rd Edition (published in 2018).

In my word study routine, students begin their individualized word study sequence with a "blind" word search as their first activity. As students search and find 2-3 words, they begin to see the pattern(s) for the word list emerging. This helps students recognize other words in the sort. The word searches do not contain an accompanying word list as the goal of this activity is for students to discover and seek out correctly spelled words.

This routine activity is meant to be an engaging, fun way for students to discover their word study words and sharpen their ability to recognize words that are spelled correctly (a major key to spelling improvement!).

⭐⭐ Although student word searches do not contain the word list, a Word List Reference Tool is included for Teachers (PDF) ! ⭐⭐

Included in Syllables and Affixes Discovery Word Searches:

✔ 2nd Edition: 54 word searches

✔ 3rd Edition: 58 word searches

✔ Two formats to choose from:

- 1 one a page with a sorting chart

- 2 on a page for 1/2 sheets to glue into word study notebooks

✔ Answer Keys

✔ Tips for implementing a word search routine

✔ Editable word study schedule

✔ Student notebook covers

✔ Words Their Way Word Lists Teacher Reference (3rd Edition Resources only!)

This resource complements the WTW Word Sort books, but can be used without the books with the inclusion of the Teacher Word List Reference PDF.

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⭐ MORE TO KNOW! ⭐

Learn more about my word study routines from my Word Study blog series:

⇒ My Word Study Routine

Want to take an even closer look at the discovery word searches?

See the preview or try out the word searches Letter Name-Alphabetic Spellers, Within Word Pattern, Syllables and Affixes, and Derivational Relations Spellers in this free download.

Word Study Word Searches:

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★ Letter Name-Alphabetic Spellers Word Searches

★ Within Word Pattern Word Searches

★ Syllables and Affixes Spellers Word Searches

★ Derivational Relations Spellers Word Searches

Word Study Notebooks:

Another thoughtful word study component to add to your routine--Go beyond traditional spelling activities while you scaffold students into deeper analysis of spelling, word patterns, and "word-studying" concepts with the Words Their Way aligned Word Study Notebooks bundle. Teachers love the reinforcement and independent learning these notebooks provide! ❤️‍

★ Letter Name-Alphabetic Spellers Stage

★ Within Word Pattern Spellers Stage

★ Syllables and Affixes Spellers Stage

★ Derivational Relations Spellers Stage

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Games, Centers, and Independent Activities

Meaningful, fun, and impactful?! Yes! Increase the level of engagement in your word study routine with games and independent activities that are perfect for centers!

★ See all Word Study Games and Activities Here ★