5 Point Activities
1. Write the words and circle all the vowels.
2. Write the words and circle all the consonants.
3. Write the words and cross out the silent letters.
4. Write the words in ABC order.
5. Write the words using different colors.
6. Write your words end-to-end, using different colors for each word. (This should be one long word, no
spaces)
10 Point Activities
7. Study the words for 10 minutes at home. Your parent must sign the parent signature page.
8. Scramble the letters in each word. Write the answer next to each word.
9. Type each word three times on a computer.
10. Classify each word as a noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective. (Use a dictionary to help you).
11. Draw a picture for 10 words. Write the spelling word along side of each picture.
20 Point Activities
12. Write sentences using 10 or more of your words. Circle the words that you use.
13. Take a practice test at home. Write any missed word 3x each. Include a parent signature on the test.
14. Choose 10 words and make flashcards. Write the word on the front and the definition on the back.
You may use index cards or loose leaf paper for this activity. (Use a dictionary to help you).
15. Write each spelling word 2 times cursive.
16. Create a pyramid with your words. The longest word on the bottom and the smallest word on top so it
is shaped like a pyramid. (Example shown in class).
17. Separate all your spelling words into syllables.
40 Point Activities
18. Make and complete a crossword puzzle using www.puzzlemaker.com
19. Write a story using all the words. Make sure your story makes sense. Circle the words that you use.
20. Find the words in newspapers or magazines and make a collage. Or find the letters in newspapers or
magazines and create the words.
21. Write each word one time. Write the antonym next to it.
22. Write each word one time. Write the synonym next to it.
23. Make and complete a word search using www.puzzlemaker.com
24. Print each word. What do you think the definition is? Write it down. Now look in a dictionary and
find the definition. If you are correct put a * beside the word. This activity must be done in 3 columns
using the following headings: Word, My Definition, and Dictionary Definition.
25. Create “stairs” using all of your spelling words. (Example shown in class)
A 90 or more points
B 75 - 89 points
C 51 - 74 points
D 21 - 50 points
F 20 points or below
Name: ___________________________
Date: _____________
List # ____9____
I agree to complete five spelling homework choices by Friday 11/ 6 /09.
Student signature: __________________________________
Each assignment must be completed on a separate sheet of paper labeled with the
activity’s number and the point value. On Friday all five activities will be handed in
with your contract on top. Your grade for this week’s spelling homework is up to you, so
choose wisely! Have fun!
Scoring Rubric
Number of assignments completed: ______________
Points in total: _____________
Spelling contract grade: _____________
Parent Signature: ______________________________
Parent Signature Page for Assignment # 7
I agree that my child studied his or her spelling words for 10 minutes.
Parent Signature: _______________________________________