Spelling Menu

1. Sort your words the way your teacher showed you.

2. Divide each word into syllables.

3. Write the words and circle all the vowels.

4. Write the words and circle all the consonants.

5. Write the words and cross out all the silent letters.

6. Alphabetize your spelling words.

7. Make a set of flashcards for studying your words.

8. Choose 5 spelling words that are unfamiliar to you. Look up the definitions of each word in the dictionary and write it down.

9. Write sentences using each word.

10. Use a thesaurus and write a synonym for each word.

11. Use a thesaurus and write an antonym for each word.

12. Spell your words out loud to someone.

13. Write tongue twisters with your words.

14. Cut the words out of magazines and make a collage.

15. Have another person scramble the letters in your words and you unscramble them.

16. Play a game with your spelling words on www.spellingcity.com.

17. Write a story using all your words.

18. Take a practice spelling test. .

19. Write your words in cursive- wait until you have learned all the lower case letters before you choose this item from your menu.

20. Create a fun new way to practice your words.

**Ideas: jump rope and recite your words, sort your words into different categories. Can you come up with more?