Spelling Homework Menu

Spelling Homework Menu

Directions: Choose a different activity each night, Monday through Thursday

 Make sure your words are spelled correctly and take the time to sound out each one.

Complete your homework in your word study notebook.  I will collect your notebook each Friday. 

Friday will also be the test day.

Spelling Homework Choices 

(One due daily, Monday through Thursday)

1.  ABC Order Write all of your spelling words in alphabetical (ABC) order.	2.  Word Parts Write your words. Then use a colored pencil to divide the words into syllables.	3. Write each word 5 times each.  Say the word as you spell it.	4. Silly Sentences Write 3 or more sentences that use at least 5 of your spelling words.
5. Picture words Draw a picture and hide your spelling words in the picture.	6. Shape Words s s p s p e s p e l s p e l l s p e l l i s p e l l i n s p e l l i n g (or make them boat shaped, wagon shaped, smiley face, etc.)	7.”Ransom” Words “Write” your words by cutting letters out of a newspaper or magazine and gluing the letters on a piece of paper to spell your words.	8. Rainbow Words Write your spelling words with colored pencils. Make each letter a different color.
9. Scrambled Words Write your words. Then write them again with the letters mixed up. (Try giving it to a classmate to see if he or she can figure them out)	10. Vowel Spotlight Write your words using one color for the vowels and another color for the consonants. (vowels: a, e, i, o, u)	11. Scrabble Write spelling words crisscross using a common letter. Example:  same   n                               Yellow	12. Word Search Create your own word search with your spelling. Show the answers to your puzzle.  This counts for two day’s work.

13. Flash Cards Make and practice with flash cards. Put the word on one side and definition on the other.  (Counts as two day’s work if you use these to practice the 2nd day; try clues to help you remember the word, like a pictures or written in a sentence.)

14.  Picture & a Story Draw a picture defining each word.  Write a sentence about your picture using the word.  (Counts as two day’s work if you use these to practice the 2nd day)

15.  Practice with a Friend Get together with someone and practice (You need a note from an adult to prove your work)

16.  Explain Read each word and explain to your parents what each word means. (You need a note from adult)

17. Write a Story, Poem or Song with Words Write a story using all your spelling  words. Underline the words you used.

18. Crossword Puzzle Make a crossword puzzle with your spelling. Show the answers to your puzzle.

19. Use Technology Type out your spelling and/or vocabulary words (and definitions) on the computer.

20. Question/Answers Write questions with half of your spelling  words. Then use the other half to answer the questions. Underline the words you used.