Spelling Activities

Spelling Homework Activities
The following list shows the spelling assignments that the students can choose from.
Choose any 3 and turn in on Friday (can be in ELA Notebook)


1. Write your spelling words in alphabetical order.
2. Write your spelling words in crayon or pen. Write each consonant letter in red and each vowel in blue.
3. Print each word. Next to it, write the word in cursive.
4. Make a set of flashcards for studying your words.
5. Write each spelling word three times.
6. Write each spelling word in a rainbow of colors. First, write the words with a red crayon. Trace over the words with a blue crayon. Finally, trace the words again with a green crayon.
7. Write your spelling words as fractions based on the number of vowels and consonants in each word.
8. Write your words with all the letters scrambled up. Then ask a parent or sibling to unscramble the words in your notebook. Correct that person’s work.
9. Write each spelling word. Next to each word, write two additional words of at least three letters that can be spelled using the letters in the word. Example: the word pickle can be used to make the words lick, pick, like, and lip.
10. Use each spelling word in a sentence.

11. Write your spelling words on cards (make two sets) and play "Memory Match" with them against a sibling or parent. (Get a parent signature in your notebook.)
12. Use a thesaurus to write a synonym for each word.
13. Make and complete a word search using www.puzzlemaker.com
14. Write a letter to a friend/relative, in proper letter format, using at least 10 of the spelling words. Underline each word.
15. Cut out letters from headlines or ads in newspapers or magazines. Use the letters to spell your spelling words. Paste the letters in your notebook.
16. Write a rap song using all of your spelling words.
17. Use ALL of your spelling words to write a short story. Your story must include all of your spelling words.
18. Use a dictionary to write a definition for each word.
19. Draw a picture of each word.
20. Act out 6 of the words on Friday.