Ideas to use with spelling homework

• ABC order in cursive
• Word pyramid: example cat
                              c
                              ca
                              cat
• Use each word in a sentence- underline the spelling word.
• Choose 5 words and look up the meaning in the dictionary. Write the
meaning.
• Write the words antonym (opposite) and synonym (similar). Then tell
which of the two it is- either antonym or synonym. Example: sad- happy-
antonym
• Have a parent or adult give you a pretest. Write each misspelled word
it 5 times. Parent or adult MUST sign the pretest.
• Write each word 5 times.
• Write a story using the words- underline the words.
• Pick 5 words and incorporate them into a math word problem. Example:
mother: My mother had 4 cookies. She ate 1 of them. How many are left?
• Answer:  4-1= 3 (students must solve their problems)
• Type out words on the computer- type each word 3 times.
• Be creative with your words. Use arts and crafts to create your words.