Spelling Contract
Word Study Choice Grid
ABC order
Write all your spelling
words in correct
alphabetical order.
Acrostic
Write your words
vertically; then write
adjectives for each
letter in the word.
Complete for fifteen
words.
Magazine Pictures
Cut out pictures to
illustrate at least 15
of your spelling
words. Glue them
onto a piece of
paper.
Parts of Speech
Group all your words
in their appropriate
part of speech. Use
a dictionary if you
need help.
Technology Words
Type your word list.
Each word must be in
a different font or
color.
Spelling Pyramids
Choose 10 spelling
words and make
word pyramids. d
do
dog
Definitions
Write definitions for
15 words. Use the
dictionary or write
your definition of the
word.
Rainbow Words
Write each word in 3
colors, one over
another.
Synonyms and
Antonyms
Write your words and
then write both of the
above for each word.
Ransom Words
Write your words by
cutting out letters in a
newspaper or
magazine and glue
them on a paper.
Poem
Write a poem with
your words. Be sure
to underline the
words and spell them
correctly.
Syllable Spelling
Clap your words in
syllables, then
separate according to
the syllables.
con-tract
Comic Strip
Sentences
Short Story
Write a short story
using most of your
words. Be sure to
circle the words and
spell them correctly.
Illustrations
Word Search
Make and complete a
word search puzzle or
crossword puzzle at
www,puzzlemaker.com
Write one sentence for
15 words on the list.
Be sure to underline
the words and spell
them correctly.
Color Code
Write all your words
using one color for
the vowels and
another color for the
consonants.
Big Word=Little word
Choose 10 spelling
words. For each word,
write down all the words
you can find inside the
word. For example:
Language: age, gag, etc.
Spelling Riddles
Make up a “What am
I?” or “Who am I?”
riddle for at least 7
words. Have at least
3 clues for each
word.
Draw a picture that
shows the meaning of
ten words. Be sure to
write the word with the
picture. Draw a
separate picture for
each of the ten words.
Create a comic strip with
pictures and your spelling
words. The story should
make sense, and the
spelling words should be
underlined. You must
include at least 10 words
Weekly Spelling Contract
 Pick 5 squares. Put an X on the squares you complete each week.
 Spelling Contracts are due every FRIDAY and no later!
 All spelling papers must have your name on it, with the contract on top, stapled
together.
5 activities = 100% A
4 activities = 80% B
3 activities = 60% D
2 activities = 40% F
1 activity =20% F
No activities = 0% F