Spelling Homework Activities

COMPLETE IN YOUR SPELLING SPIRAL AND TURN IN:

1. Write the words in ABC order (2 times in print and 2 times in cursive)

2. Write the words in reverse (backwards, Z to A) ABC order. (2 times in print and 2 times in cursive)

3. Write the words three times each. (first semester IN PRINT; second semester IN CURSIVE)

4. Print each word three times. Use pencil to print the consonants and another color to print the vowels.

5. Print each word three times in giant and elf letters. Print all vowels small and all consonants large.

6. RAINBOW print your words. Print each word three times in COLOR. Use different color pencils or markers.

7. Print each word three times and circle all the vowels.

8. Print each word three times. Use a crayon, marker, or colored pencil to outline or "frame" each word.

9. Print each word three times. Find and write the value of each word. (vowels=2 points, consonants = 1 point)

10. Print each word. Cut the letters apart for one word and mix them up. Spell the word with the letters. Repeat for each word. Glue the letters onto paper the last time you spell them.

11. Write a sentence for each word. Underline each spelling word. You should have a sentence for EACH WORD.

12. Print each word. Then draw a picture for each word. The picture must help you understand what the word means.

13. Using a dictionary, write a definition for each word.

14. Choose eight or more words. Write a story using the words OR write a letter to a friend or someone in your family using the words. Underline each spelling word.

15. Complete the independent practice assignment in your textbook.

COMPLETE THE ACTIVITIES BELOW AT HOME WITH A PARENT AND BRING A SIGNED AND DATED NOTE FROM YOUR PARENT TELLING WHICH ACTIVITY YOU DID.

16. Have someone call out the words and take a practice spelling test. have someone check it. Print each word that you missed two times.

17. Spell, cheer or sing to spell each word aloud to a parent. Spell each word at least 3 times.

18. SNAP and CLAP your words as you spell them out loud to a parent. Remember to CLAP the consonants and SNAP the vowels.

19. Use alphabet cereal, pasta letters, or magnetic letters to spell each word.

20. Put sand, cornmeal or rice in a flat container. Print each word 3 times with your finger.

21. "ASK YOUR PARENTS FIRST" ACTIVITY! On a table, a piece of wax paper, plastic wrap, or a plate, print your words in shaving cream, pudding, whipped cream, or peanut butter. REMEMBER TO CLEAN UP YOUR MATERIALS!