Spelling Homework

1.  ABC order-Put all the words in alphabetical order.

2.  3-Way –Write the word 3 Ways-print, cursive, all capital letters.

3.  Illustration-Draw a picture depicting each word.

4.  Definition-Write the definition and part of speech for each word.

5.  Sentence- Write a complete 4th grade sentence for each word.

6.  Rainbow - Write each letter of the word in a different color.

7.  Puzzle- Make a crossword puzzle utilizing all words.

8.  Sailboat- Write each of your spelling words in sailboat style. Add a letter as you go down the sail. On the boat, write the spelling word again.

9.  Story Words- Write a short story using all of your spelling words. Circle your words in the sentences.

10.  Friendly Letter- Write a letter to a friend using all of your spelling words. Use your imagination and be creative.

11.  Poem- Write a poem using 8 or more of your spelling words. Circle the words in your poem.

12.  Say That Again- Look up your words in a thesaurus. Write words that mean the same thing. You may use an online thesaurus.

13.  Ransom Letters- Write your spelling words by cutting out letters in newspapers or magazines and gluing them together. Find each letter individually.

14.  5 Times Each- Write each spelling word 5 times.

15.  Ketchup/Mustard- Write the weekly spelling words with a red and yellow colored pencil or crayon. Consonants should be in red and vowels should be in yellow.

16.  Categories Tree Map- Using a tree map, sort your spelling words according to the part of speech (noun, verb, adjective).

17.  Rhyme Time- Write each spelling word two times. Write a rhyming word next to the spelling word.

18.  Syllable Tree Map- Using a tree map, sort your words by the number of syllables.

19.  Spelling Addition- Write each spelling word two times. Give each spelling word a point value by adding 2 points for each vowel and 3 points for each consonant.

20.  X- Words- Write 2 words having one common letter so that they criss-cross.