This week we are learning how to sort words using alphabetical order. Alphabetical order can be used for a lot of things, you might use it when looking up a word in a dictionary or thesaurus. At school, all the names on the register are in alphabetical order by surname. You might sort your books or DVDs into alphabetical order to make it easier to find the one you are looking for.

Watch this video to learn how to sort words into alphabetical order. Watch out for what to do if 2 words start with the same letter.

Alphabetical Order Task

Choose something to put in alphabetical order, you might order your books, DVDs, families names, food packets, cuddly toys, friends names, animals, countries… use your imagination.

Miss Graham has put her DVDs in alphabetical order, can you spot her mistake?