Spelling Ideas - MNWElementary-Daily5

PWrite each of your spelling wordswith a pencil. Then trace over eachword three times, using a differentcolor each time. Trace neatly, andyou will see a funky rainbow!Use each of your spelling words in asentence. Make sure you writedetailed sentences, and underline thespelling word in each sentence. Use onespelling word per sentence.Example: Mrs. Estes is a huge fan of chocolate,and she eats a little of it every day!Write your spelling words inalphabetical order.Then write your words in reversealphabetical order!Write each spelling word. Below eachword, write it again like a staircase.Examples: books rulerbrboruboorulbookrulebooksruler

PGet a plastic mat, and choose onecolor of Play-Doh. Use the Play-Doh tocreate each of your spelling words.Have a friend check your words to makesure they are spelled correctly.Write the alphabet vertically, and numberthe letters from 1-26.Example: a=1b=2 Write your spelling words, andc=3 convert your words to a “secret”d=4 number code. Write the codee=5, etc. next to each word.PWrite your entire list of spelling wordsend-to-end as one long word (like atrain). Use a different color for eachof your spelling words.Example: slidebookrulercandyWrite each of your words on two different pieces ofscrap paper. Turn all the cards face down, and mixthem up. Lay out your cards like you do in othermemory games. Flip over two cards at a time. Readeach card aloud softly as you flip them over. If youmake a match, place the cards to the side. If you don’tmake a match, flip them back over, and keep trying!

Write a short story using ALL of yourspelling words. Please make sureyou underline each of your spellingwords in the paragraph.Write your spelling words usingbubble letters. After writingyour words, color them in with acrayon or colored pencil.Write each of your spelling words threetimes. You may use a pencil, pen,crayon, colored pencil, marker, or anycombination of writingimplements available!Choose 5 of your spelling words, and write anacrostic poem for each word. You may alsoillustrate your poem, if you have time.Example:bookBuried under blanketsOpening the pagesOblivious to everyone around meKilling time the best way possible!

PEach letter has a value.Consonants are worth 5 points.Vowels are worth 10 points.Write your spelling words. Then add up thevalue of each of them.Example:said: 5 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 20 pointsUse the sign language sheet to sign yourspelling words to a friend. Make sure yougive them your list, so they can check thatyou are spelling them correctly!This means “I love you”.Write your spelling words two times each.First, write each word in UPPERCASE letters.Second, write each word in lowercase lettersExample: SLIDE slideWrite each of your spellingwords across and then down(sharing the first letter).Example:candyandy

Type your spelling words on thecomputer. Use a different font foreach word. Once you’re done, printout your words, trim them, and gluethem into your WS notebook.Make a word search puzzle using your words.Go to www.puzzlemaker.com, give your wordsearch a title, and type in your spellingwords. Print out your word search& find your words. Once you’ve found allyour words, trim the word search,and glue it into your WS notebook.Grab a sheet of graph paper. Try to find a wayto make all of your spelling words connect.Trim your work, and glue it into your WS notebook.sExample:c h o c o l a t ea in d e l i c i o u sd e hyy e l l o wWrite your spelling words in your WS notebook. Use bottle caps tospell out each of your spelling words. Move the bottle caps around tohelp you spell words that are hidden within each of your words. Try tofind at least two hidden words in each of your spelling words.Example: slide (side, lie, lid, led, etc.)If you cannot make any new words, write a “?” next to thespelling word. That will let me know you couldn’t find any words.

Using alphabet stamps, stampeach of your spelling words inyour WS notebook.Write your spelling words in your WS notebook. Use lettertiles to spell out each of your spelling words. Move thetiles around to help you spell words that are hidden withineach of your words. Try to find at least two hidden wordsin each of your spelling words.Example: slide (side, lie, lid, led, etc.)If you cannot make any new words, write a “?” next to thespelling word. This will let me know you couldn’t find any words.Write down your spelling words.Use the dictionary to find its part of speech,and write it next to the word.Example: chocolate (noun)Write your spelling words in a list, but replace allthe vowels with a line (like in the title). Go back tothe beginning of your list, and without looking atyour completed spelling list, see if you can fill inthe missing vowels. Check the spelling when youare done, and put a ! next to your correct words.

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RainbowVowelsWrite your spelling words in a list,but write all of your vowels in all thecolors of the rainbow.Get a small chalkboard, a cup of water, and apaintbrush. Dip the paintbrush in water,and spell one of your spelling words on thechalkboard. Do this with each of your words,drying the board after each word.RainbowVowelsWrite your spelling words in a list,but write all of your vowels in all thecolors of the rainbow.Get a small chalkboard, a cup of water, and apaintbrush. Dip the paintbrush in water,and spell one of your spelling words on thechalkboard. Do this with each of your words,drying the board after each word.

Get a partner and the “SpellingBaseball” binder. Follow the directions inthe binder and have fun with your spelling!PLAY BALL!!P