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Middle Sound Words - Sorting Task ('a' and 'o')
3 different sorting tasks to use with students when learning about the ‘a’ and ‘o’ middle sounds.
Print the worksheets and have your students cut out the pictures, word or pictures with words. They are then required to glue the ‘a’ and ‘o’ pictures or words in the correct column on the table provided.
Use the 3 different options in order to differentiate this activity in your classroom.
An answer sheet for each option is also provided.
National Curriculum Curriculum alignment
- Word reading
- Spelling
- Writing
Children use their phonic knowledge to write words in ways which match their spoken sounds. They also write some irregular common words. They write simple sentences which can be read by themselves and others. Some words are spelt correctly and o...

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