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Free 1st Grade Alphabetical Order: Putting Words in ABC Order Worksheet

Children find the missing letter in short runs of the alphabet, choose which word comes first in ABC order and then put three words in alphabetical order by looking at the first letter. Alphabetical order is the first step towards using a dictionary, a glossary or the index of a book.

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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Vocabulary
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
12 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
11
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • knowing the order of the alphabet
  • comparing first letters of words
  • putting words in alphabetical order

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at getting started; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 12 minutes for 11 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · English · Vocabulary

Alphabetical Order: Putting Words in ABC Order

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To put words in ABC order, look at the first letter of each word and find it in the alphabet.

Part A: Which letter?

Say the alphabet to help you. Circle the right letter.

1.a, b, c, (answer space)
  1. Ae
  2. Bd
  3. Cf
2.l, m, n, (answer space)
  1. Ao
  2. Bp
  3. Ck
3.r, s, t, (answer space)
  1. Av
  2. Bw
  3. Cu
4.Which letter comes before h?
  1. Ai
  2. Bg
  3. Cj

Part B: Which word is first?

Look at the first letter of each word. Circle the word that comes first in ABC order.

5.Which word comes first?
  1. Adog
  2. Bcat
  3. Cegg
6.Which word comes first?
  1. Asun
  2. Bfish
  3. Cant
7.Which word comes first?
  1. Amap
  2. Bhat
  3. Cnut

Part C: Put them in order

Write the three words in ABC order.

8.pig, cat, hen (answer space)
9.top, bag, mud (answer space)
10.red, ant, log (answer space)
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