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Using your spelling words, complete one task for each day of the week. Complete all activities on binder paper and turn it in as a packet on Friday. Be sure to write the date at the top of the page for each task!

SPELLING MENU - Choose one task and record.

 * 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.


 * 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.