Signal Word Sort Answer Key

This consonant-doubling sort worksheet helps students apply spelling rules logically by analyzing CVC words and determining whether the final consonant must double before adding a vowel suffix. Learners sort words such as hop, fix, plug, and rest into “Words That Double” and “Words That Do Not Double,” reinforcing understanding of word structure rather than memorization.

Key Learning Objectives

• Skill Focus: Applying the final consonant doubling rule to CVC words
• Critical Thinking Benefit: Builds logical reasoning and rule-based word analysis
• Grade-Level Alignment: Supports spelling and morphology development in Grades 2, 3, and 4
• Curriculum Tie-in: Supports phonics pattern analysis, spelling accuracy, and suffix behavior
• Application Type: Sorting and classification task that reinforces structural word understanding

Teacher & Parent Features

• Encourages students to analyze words instead of memorizing spelling lists
• Reinforces when consonant doubling is and is not required
• Ideal for spelling instruction, word study blocks, or small-group practice
• Supports accurate writing when adding vowel suffixes
• Builds confidence applying spelling rules independently
• Suitable for classroom instruction and homeschool learning

This printable consonant-doubling worksheet strengthens foundational literacy by helping students reason through spelling decisions. By sorting CVC words based on whether they require doubling before suffixes, learners improve spelling accuracy, word analysis skills, and confidence applying morphology rules in writing.

This worksheet is part of our Double Consonants Worksheets collection.