Name: _______________________________
Student Choice Reading and Spelling Homework
Each week, you may choose from the activities listed below. You only have to complete 1 a
NIGHT. You must complete 1 from SPELLING, 1 from WRITING, and 1 from READING. Make sure you
have your parent sign and date the box if you complete an activity with a
in it.
You can use plain notebook paper. The homework is due each Friday.
SPELLING ACTIVITIES
Write your spelling words in
WRITING ACTIVITIES
Write a letter to a character in our
book using correct letter writing
alphabetical (ABC) order.
format.
Write your spelling words and
Write a paragraph using at least 5
underline the vowels.
compound words. Underline the
compound words.
Ex. Bathtub = bath + tub
Vowels: a, e, i, o , u
Write each spelling word in a
sentence and draw a picture
illustrating each word.
Sort your spelling words by
syllables.
1 syllable
2 syllables
man
because
Write a creative story using your
own characters, setting, problem
and solution.
READING ACTIVITIES
Read a nonfiction book, article, or
magazine and write 3 facts
from the text.
Read a book and illustrate what you
read and write 3 adjectives
(describing words)in the picture
describing what you read.
Read a book for 20 minutes. Make a
list of the characters.
ABC brainstorming: write one
word for each letter of the
Read a fun article in a magazine,
newspaper, or online.
alphabet that describes a story you
have read. Include the title.
Make a comic strip story.
Write each word 3 times.
Read a book for 20 minutes and
write 4 sentences explaining the
author’s purpose(Persuade, Inform,
Entertain) is and how you know.
Write a story using 5 of your
spelling words. Underline your
words.
Write “How-To” instructions on a
topic of your choice.
Read a nonfiction book about a
topic you are interested in.
Ex. How To Tie A Shoe
Write about how you feel about Read a book for 20 minutes and tell
Play 2 games or activities
the main character in the story we someone in your house what you read
and about the characters.
on www.spellingcity.com using
are reading in class. Compare
our list for the week.
and contrast yourself to the
character.
Mandatory Activity
This is done EVERY night
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Read a book for 20 minutes and summarize what you’ve read to an adult.
Name: _______________________________