Mrs. Banks’ Class
Spelling/Grammar Menu
(Weekly Homework)
1. Write your words 3 times each. Circle the neatest one of each three.*Cursive OK
2. Practice your words using Sign Language http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/kidsweb/asl.html
3. Look up 10 of your words in the dictionary and copy their definition. Choose words that you do not
know or that may have more than one meaning.
4. Write each spelling word and list its part of speech (noun, adjective, verb, adverb, conjunction,
interjection, preposition, pronoun, article)
5. Use two colors to write each of your spelling words (one color for the consonants and one color for
the vowels)
6. Write your words in Syllables. If most of your words have only one syllable, you must choose a
different activity.
7. Write each of your spelling words as either PYRAMIDS or SAILBOATS.
8. ALPHABETIZE your spelling words.
9. Categorize and Classify – Put your spelling words into groups/categories. Give each group a title that
explains how these words go together. (ex. same beginning sound, end sound, vowel pattern, prefix,
suffix, parts of speech)
10. Write each of your spelling words in a complete sentence. Use periods, question marks, and
exclamation points. Underline each spelling word used in a sentence. Use a variety of sentences –
declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory)
11. ILLUSTRATE each of your spelling words. Have fun using pictures and colors!
12. Write each spelling word. Next to each word write either the plural or another word form for each
word. (ex. –s, -es, -ies, -ing, -ed, -ly, -er, -est)
Rule: Words that end in ch, s, sh, ss, zz, and x add “es” to the end of the word.
Rule: Words that end if f or fe are changed to ves when made plural.
Rule: When a word ends in a consonant followed by the letter “y” you will change the y to
“i” and add “es,” “ing” or “ed.”
13. Write the present, past, and future tense of each word (when applicable) –s,-ed,-ing
14. Look up each of your spelling words in the dictionary. Write down the page number and guide words
at the top of the page for each word.
15. Use a thesaurus, computer, or your brain to come up with synonyms for each of your words (when
applicable).
16. Write each spelling word. Next to each word, write an antonym.
17. Write a friendly letter using at least 10 of your spelling words. Be sure to include a greeting, date,
body, and closing (ex. Dear…, To…From…Sincerely…)
18. Write each spelling word. Next to each word, write two rhyming words.
19. Write a sentence for each spelling word. Underline the subject of the sentence in one color and the
predicate in another.
20. Write a sentence for each spelling word. Be sure to skip a line. Write the part of speech under EACH
word used in the sentence.
21. DOUBLE VISION – Write each of your spelling words one time normally. Next to each word write
them in double vision by holding two pens or pencils together and writing the word again.
22. PUZZLE– Create & print a puzzle from http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/
23. Practice TYPING – Use a computer to number and type each of your words. Print your work. Be sure
you type your name and title of the activity “Spelling”.
24. List each of your spelling words under the correct guide words.
Abacus-cursive curtain-indigo indirect-number numeral-sarong sash-Zulu
25. Write a sentence for 10 of your spelling words. Circle the articles and underline the spelling word(s).
Articles are a kind of adjective that comes before nouns, pronouns, or other adjectives. They are a, an,
and the.
Mrs. Banks’ Class
Spelling/Grammar Menu
(Weekly Homework)
26. Draw a Venn Diagram. Sort your words into two groups. Place any words that fit into both categories
in the middle of the diagram. Any words that do not fit in either group go on the outside.
27. Identify which spelling words are nouns. Write 3 adjectives that describe each noun. Ex. girl = pretty,
smart, friendly
29. Boggle – Find as many words as you can create by using and scrambling the letters in your
spelling words. Ex. young = guy, go, yo, you, on, no
30. Create tongue twisters for 10 of your spelling words.
Ex. Wilma wished Wes lived west of Washington.
31. Write the phonetic spelling for each of your spelling words. This can be found in the
dictionary beside each word.
32. Pre/Post Test- Have an adult give you a pretest at the beginning of the week or a post test at
the end of the week to see what you have learned. Write any words you missed 3-5x each.
33. Identify which spelling words are verbs. Write 3 adverbs that describe how the action takes
place. Adverbs are words that describe a verb. Ex. read = fluently, silently
34. Write each spelling word once. Write the Encyclopedia volume number in which you
would look to find information on each word. Ex. giraffe = Volume 3
A-C D-F G-I
J-L
M-O P-R S-U V-X Y-Z
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
35. Suffix/Prefix- A suffix is a common syllable added to the end of an existing word or base
word. A suffix changes the meaning of the base word. Ex. –less, -ful, - ment. Prefixes are
letters or letter groups that are added to the beginning of a word (base word) to make a new
word. Ex. un-, re-, mis-, dis-. Rewrite your spelling words (when applicable) using either a
prefix or suffix. Ex. happy = unhappy
36. Contractions – Copy and complete the chart for 10 contractions. Ex.
Contraction
Word One
Word Two
Letters Removed
can’t
can
not
n,o
37. Compound Words – Copy and complete the chart for compound words.
Word One
Word Two
Compound Word
mail
man
mailman
38. Write 5 sentences using your spelling words. Label each word with its part of speech
39. Write 5 sentences using your spelling words. Divide each sentence into subject and
predicate using a “/” line. Underline the simple subject in blue (dog) and the complete subject (The
dog) in red. Then underline the simple predicate in green (ran) and the complete predicate in yellow (ran
quickly to his owner). Ex. sentence: The dog ran quickly to his owner.
Definitions of Terms: The simple subject is the noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. The
complete subject is the simple subject and all the words around it, but before the verb. The simple
predicate is the verb. The complete predicate is the simple predicate (verb) and all the words around it.
40. Write each spelling word using Morse Code. http://inter.scoutnet.org/morse/morseform.html
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:
G:
H:
.-…
-.-.
-..
.
..-.
--.
….
41. Make up your own activity.
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
I:
J:
K:
L:
M:
N:
O:
P:
Q:
..
.---..-..
--.
--.--.
--.-
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Morse
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
R:
S:
T:
U:
V:
W:
X:
Y:
Z:
.-.
…
..….--..-.---..