Name___________________________________
Weekly Spelling Contract
You are responsible for selecting the activities that will help you learn your spelling words each week.
Below is a list of activities that you may select. You must complete 6 points worth of assignments.
No extra credit will be given for additional points.
 Write your words in reverse ABC order. (1 points)
 Draw pictures to illustrate 10 of your words and write the word neatly beside your
picture. (1 points)
 Write sentences using your spelling words. The goal is to use as many of your words in
as few sentences as possible. (2 points)
 Write a story using all of your spelling words. (3 points)
 Write your words using this pattern: write vowels in blue and consonants in red. (1
points)
 Use a dictionary to look up the definition of 10 of your spelling words. You may
handwrite or use a computer to write the definitions. (2 points)
 Use a thesaurus to find at least 2 synonyms for 10 of your spelling words. (2 points)
 Create a word search for your spelling words. Circle the words (1 points)
 Make flashcards for your words with the word on one side and the definition on the other.
Return to teacher in a baggie. (3 points)
 Write each spelling word 3 times each. (3 points)
 Put spelling words in ABC order. (1 points)
 Have someone at home give you a practice spelling test. (1 points)
 Use a dictionary to divide your words into syllables. (2 points)
 Write your spelling words and a word that rhymes with each one. (1 points).
 Create a comic strip using your spelling words. (3 points)
 Cut out letters from old magazines and newspapers to spell each of your spelling words.
Glue the words onto your paper (3 points)
Weekly Contract Grading Rubric
Did you complete 6 points of spelling assignments?
Is your name on all of the papers?
Did you write in your neatest handwriting?
Are your papers stapled (or taped) neatly?