Download Spelling Contract Theme 8 Week 1 Pattern Words: Homonyms

Name___________________________
Date_________#____
Spelling Contract
Theme 8 Week 1
Pattern Words: HomonymsWords that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
hair
pause
hare
raise
mall
rays
maul
sea
paws
see
No Excuse Words
(These must always be spelled correct in writing.)
better
clean
done
end
Challenge Words
(These will be on the test…they are just more challenging)
bury
berry
principle
principal
My Personal Words
(These must fit the weekly pattern.)
During the week of November 28th, please take time to study these
spelling words. You may study your words any way you would like. Some
examples are included on the back to help you get started. Remember,
everyone learns in different ways; therefore, study in a way that will
help you learn these words!
Return this contract (with parent signature) on Friday, December 2nd.
Test on Friday, December 2nd.
Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________
How Should I Study Tonight?
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Type your spelling words 3 times using a different, fun font each time!
Spell your words in shaving cream, sand, pudding, rice, etc.
Play hangman with your parents using your spelling words.
Spell your words while jumping rope or throwing a ball back and forth with a
parent.
Spell your words using motions (rocket ship, air guitar, disco dancing, etc.)
Write your words in exciting sentences!
Spell your words using pipe cleaners, wikki sticks, popsicle sticks, or items
from nature such as sticks, rocks, etc.
In a darkened room, use a flashlight to draw your words in the air.
Number the alphabet from 1-26. Convert your words to a code. On another
day, solve your code!
Write your words in cursive two times each.
Scramble your words. On another day, try to unscramble them!
Juggle your words! (If you can’t juggle, toss a ball back and forth with a
friend.)
Write your words with your opposite hand!
Search for your spelling words in magazines or newspapers. Cut them out
and glue them to paper.
Go to http://discoveryschool.com click on puzzle maker and create a word
search with your words and then find the words!
Write your spelling words in rainbow colors.
Spell your words using rice or cereal.
Say your spelling words in different voices. Try a robot, an opera singer, a
mouse, etc…
Use your finger to spell out each word on your Mom or Dad’s back. Can they
guess the word?
Using a paintbrush and water, spell your words on colored construction
paper. Why does the water disappear?
Write your words with 2 colored pens. Use one color for vowels and one
color for consonants.
Hopscotch your words. Make a hopscotch board and spell your words out
loud as you hop.
Create your own way! Anyway that helps you learn your words, is a great
way!