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Spelling
Activities
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Write your spelling words in alphabetical order.
Write each spelling word without its vowels. Replace
each vowel with a line.
Write your spelling words in crayon or pen. Write
each consonant letter in red and each vowel in blue.
Write the words and cross out all of silent letters.
Print each word. Next to it, write the word in
cursive. Circle the one you think is neatest.
Make a set of flashcards for studying your words.
Write each spelling word three times.
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.
Write your words with all the letters scrambled up.
Then ask a partner to unscramble the words in your
notebook. Correct that person’s work.
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.
Use each spelling word in a sentence. Correct
spelling and grammar count!
Use your spelling words to write sentences with 2
words or more in each sentence. Make sure they are
GOOD sentences!
Take a practice test. Write any missed word 3 times
each.
14. Draw and color a picture. "Hide" the words in the
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picture. Please do not color over the words.
Write your spelling words on cards (make two sets)
and play "Memory Match" with them against a partner.
Use a thesaurus to write a synonym for each word.
Write a mnemonic sentence to help you remember each
of your spelling words. Each letter of the word
should start a word in the sentence. For example, a
mnemonic sentence for the word throw might be Ted
has rented one wheelbarrow.
Make and complete a word search.
Write a letter to a friend/relative, in proper
letter format, using your spelling words. Underline
each word.
Write tongue twisters for using your spelling words.
Example- spelling word: some- Sally saw some seals
in the sea.
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.
Write a rap song using all of your spelling words.
Use ALL of your spelling words to write a short
story. Your story must include all of your spelling
words.
Use a dictionary to write a definition for each
word.
Write each of your spelling words in a creative,
colorful, and unusual font style, using different
shapes, sizes, ideas, and a lot of imagination!
Use your spelling words to write a poem.
Look at a spelling word. Cover it with your hand.
Write it down. Check your work. If you were right,
do the same thing with the rest of your words. If
you were wrong, write the word 3 times.
Type your spelling words on the computer.
Write your words in reverse alphabetical order.
Write your words in shapes. Put all the shapes
together to make a picture.
31. Find a partner.
Each of you need to make a set of
flashcards for your words. Mix the cards together
and play “Go Fish!”
32. Make Spelling Pyramids. Write the first letter. On
the next line, write the first and second letters.
On the third line, write the first, second, and
third letters, and so on. Your words will look
similar to this:
c
ca
cat