Weekly Homework Contract
Monday: Choose one activity from the spelling/vocabulary menu. Complete
the
activity using the current spelling words. Read and record on your reading
log.
Tuesday: Choose one activity from the spelling/vocabulary menu. Complete
the activity using five of your current vocabulary words. Read and record
on
your reading log.
Wednesday: Complete one math activity included in the homework folder.
Read
and record on your reading log. Practice spelling five of your spelling
words with someone at home.
Thursday: Complete one math activity included in the homework folder.
Read
and record on your reading log. Practice spelling five of your spelling
words with someone at home.
Over the Weekend: Read and record on your reading log.
Spelling / Vocabulary Menu
• Make a word pyramid for each word.
Example: m
ma
mat
math
• Write each word three times each.
• Put all of the words into ABC order.
• Write a letter to me using your spelling words.
• Type your words on the computer. Print your work and return it in
your homework folder.
• Trace the words three times each in peanut butter, play-doh, or
shaving cream. Have someone at home put a signed note in your homework
folder saying that you have finished this.
• Have someone at home give you a pretest. Label it pre-test, then
send it in to class in your homework folder.
• Have someone at home make a word search for you at
www.puzzlemaker.com and find all of the words.
• Write sentences using each one of the spelling or vocabulary
words.
For a challenge, try to include more than one spelling or vocabulary word in
each sentence.
• Practice spelling your words using sign language.
***Please remember to do your best, first grade work on ALL of your
homework. Neatness is very important.
