Spelling+Menus

Spelling Menus
Using your spelling words, complete one of these tasks in your Spelling Notebook. Be sure to write the date at the top of the page for each task!

Menu A - Choose one task and record in your Spelling Notebook.

 * Write spelling words in ABC order.
 * Write spelling words five times each.
 * Sort spelling words by number of letters.
 * Group spelling words by number of syllables.
 * Sort spelling words by spelling pattern //(i.e. all the words using ay, ai, or eigh)//.
 * Sort spelling words into rhyming groups. Have one group for words that do not have any rhyming matches.
 * Sort words any way you want and label each group. Be creative, and be prepared to share your results.
 * Cut spelling words out of magazines or newspaper and glue in notebook.
 * Write each spelling word three different ways, 2 incorrectly and one correctly, then circle or underline the correct spelling //(ex: trafic, traffick, traffic)//.
 * Use a dictionary to break words up into separate syllables //(ex: im•pres•sive)//.
 * Write a spelling rule for each word. //(ex: Use -ck in the word back because the /k/ sound comes after a short vowel)//.
 * Write your words in your neatest 4th grade handwriting. Then write each word again using cursive, bubble letters or in another kind of fancy or creative way.
 * Type your words on a computer and choose a font for each word that goes along with its meaning. Cut the list out and paste into your spelling notebook.

Menu B & C - Choose one task and record in your Spelling Notebook. (Use half of your words for Menu B, then the other half for Menu C)

 * Write a scholary sentence for each spelling word.
 * Write a story using your spelling words and highlight your spelling words.
 * Make Super Sentences - use as many words as you can in one sentence.
 * Write the dictionary definition(s) for each word.
 * Use a thesaurus to write a synonym and antonym for each word.

Menu D - Choose one task and record in your Spelling Notebook.

 * **__Preferred Task:__** Ask someone over 18 to give you a practice spelling test. Take the test in your notebook, correct any mistakes, and have the adult sign it.
 * Write your words ten times each.