In this Why Was it Written? Author's Purpose Activity, 2nd and 3rd graders sort text cards by whether the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. An answer key is included.

This vowel letter o activity has kindergarten to 2nd Grade children sort under-the-sea picture cards by the short o or long o sound. Sorting mat, practice page and answer key included.

This short and long vowel i activity has 1st-2nd Grade children build picture words with letter tiles and sort them by vowel sound, with practice and an answer key included.

This author's purpose activity has 2nd to 4th grade students sort 24 book cards by inform, entertain, or persuade. A practice page and an answer key are included.

Using this Short and Long Vowel E Activity, students sort the short and long vowel E word cards.

Using this Vowel Letter U Activity, students match the short and long vowel U sound cards with the matching vowel crab cards.

Using this Find the Groups Grouping Activity, students place picture objects in the most appropriate category based on where it fits best.

Using Dr. Seuss Shapes Worksheet, students cut out shapes in order to sort and compare them based on the Dr. Seuss book, The Shape of Me and Other Stuff.

This vowel letter a activity gives kindergarten to 2nd grade readers 12 picture cards to sort by the short a or long a sound, plus an under the sea sort mat and a practice page. Answer key included.