Spelling Activities Matrix

Directions: Each week you will choose at least three of the activities in the matrix below to complete for your spelling homework. You will complete the activities on loose leaf notebook paper and staple them together to turn in on Friday morning. Along with the three activities you choose from the matrix, you will also be required to complete a practice spelling test on Thursday night that must be signed by a parent.

5 times each
Write each word in your best handwriting five times each. / ABC Order
Write your words in alphabetical order. / Spelling Puzzles
Write each word on an index card. Cut the cards so that the letters are separated. Place cards in an envelope. Practice putting the words back together. / X Words
Write two words having one common letter so they criss-cross. Do this for all of your words. (Some words may be used more than once.)
Telephone Words
Translate your words into numbers from the telephone keypad. / Surround Words
Write your words on graph paper and outline them in different colors. / Ransom Words
Write your words by cutting out letters in a newspaper or magazine and glue them on your paper. / Pyramid Words
Write your words adding or subtracting one letter at a time. The result will be a pyramid shape of words.
Crossword Puzzle
Create your own crossword puzzle using your words. Be sure to include clues to go across and down. / Word Search
Create your own word search puzzle using your words. / Rainbow Words
Write your words using three different colors. / Reverse ABC
Write your words in reverse alphabetical order.
Backwards Words
Write your words forwards, then backwards. / Scrambled Words
Write your words, then write them again with the letters mixed up. / Secret Agent Words
Number the alphabet 1-26, and then convert your words to a number code. / Vowels and Consonants
Write your words so that all vowels are red, and all consonants are blue.
30 Second Words
Write a TV commercial using all of the words on your list. Underline each word as you use it. / Cheer Your Words
Pretend you are a cheerleader. Write a cheer that calls out the spelling of at least 4 of your words. Underline each word used. / Other Handed
Write your words as best as you can using your opposite hand.
(If you are right-handed, write with your left, and vice versa.) / Syllable Words
Write each word and divide each word into syllables.
Silly Sentences
Write a silly sentence using each of your words. / Definitions
Write the definition of each word in your own terms. / Picture Words
Draw a picture to illustrate each word. Write a caption using the word to describe the picture. / Story Words
Write a short story using all of your words. Underline each word as it is used.

DO NOT TURN THIS SHEET IN – KEEP IT IN YOUR HOMEWORK FOLDER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.