Download Word Study Homework

Word Study Homework
Sentences – Write one sentence for at least 8 of your spelling words. Be
sure to write a “two thumbs up” sentence for each word. Underline the
word you used in each sentence.
Story – Write a story (true, silly or make-believe) using 8 of your words.
Underline the words you used.
Letter – Write a letter to a friend, parent or teacher using 8 of your
words. Underline the words you used.
Poem – Write a poem using 8 or more of your spelling words. The poem
does not have to rhyme.
Colored Vowels and Consonants – Write all your words in pencil. Use one
colored crayon or marker to trace all the vowels. Use a different color to
trace each consonant.
Rainbow Words – Write your words in pencil. Trace each word neatly 3
times with 3 different colors.
Spelling Stairs – Using 8 of your words, write the 1st letter of your word
in a box. Below that, write the 1st and 2nd letters in 2 boxes. Below that,
write the 1st, 2nd and 3rd letters in 3 boxes. Continue until you have
written the whole word.
b
b
b
b
b
r
r
r
r
a
a
a
i
i
n
Puzzles – Use your spelling words to create a word find or crossword
puzzle. You can write it yourself or try www.puzzlemaker.com for help.
(just insert the print out in your binder)
Rhyme – Write your spelling words. Next to each word, write a word that
rhymes with it.
Draw and Label – Choose 8 words and draw a picture that represents the
word.
Spell the Word 3 Times- Write each word 3 times each in your neatest
handwriting.
ABC Order – Sort your words then write them in ABC order.
Word Collage – Cut out the letters for at least 8 of your words from a
magazine or newspaper. Glue the letters on a piece of paper to spell the
words.
Scrambled Words – Make 2 columns on your paper. Write your words on
one side. Then write each word scrambled on the other side. Have a
parent or friend see if they can match the spelling word to the scrambled
word.
Definition – Look in a dictionary to find the meaning of at least 5 of your
words. Write the definition next to the word.
Glue Sort – Sort your words and then glue them to a piece of paper
according to how you sorted them.
Spelling Pays Off- use the money code to find the cash value of at least
8 words on your spelling list. Circle the word with the highest value
Money Code
A=1
B=2
C=5
D= 1
E=2
F=5
G=1
H=2
I=5
J = 10
K=5
L = 10
M=5
N = 10
O=5
P = 10
Q=5
R =10
S=1
T =2
U =5
V=1
W=2
X=5
Y=1
Z =2