Spelling and Vocabulary Homework Menu
Directions: Each night you will choose one spelling and one vocabulary activity to complete: your choice! Each
morning when homework is collected, you must submit “proof” of your work, which may be lined paper, practice
sheets, or even a signed parent note.
Spelling Homework Choices (One due daily, except for Monday!)
1. ABC Order
2. Word Parts
3. Write each word 3
4. Silly Sentences
times
each.
Say
the
Write all of your spelling Write your words. Then
Write 3 or more
word
as
you
spell
it.
words in alphabetical
use a colored pencil to
sentences that use all
(ABC) order.
divide the words into
your spelling words.
syllables.
5. Picture words
Draw a picture and hide
your spelling words in
the picture.
6. Shape Words
s
sp
spe
spel
spell
spelli
spellin
spelling
7.”Ransom” Words
8. Rainbow Words
“Write” your words by
cutting letters out of a
newspaper or magazine
and gluing the letters on
a piece of paper to spell
your words.
Write your spelling
words with colored
pencils. Make each letter
a different color.
(or make them boat shaped, wagon
shaped, smiley face, etc.)
9. Scrambled Words
10. Vowel Spotlight
11. Scrabble
12. Word Search
Write your words. Then
write them again with
the letters mixed up.
(Try giving it to a
classmate to see if he or
she can figure them out)
Write your words using
one color for the vowels
and another color for
the consonants.
(vowels: a, e, i, o, u)
Write spelling words
crisscross using a
common letter.
Example: same
Create your own word
search with your
spelling. Show the
answers to your puzzle.
This counts for two
day’s work.
n
yellow
Vocabulary Choices (One due daily, except for Monday!)
13. Flash Cards
14. Draw and Write
15. Practice with a
16. You’re the
Friend
Teacher
Make and practice your
Draw a picture defining
words with flash cards.
each word. Write a
Get together with
Teach an adult what
Put your word on one
sentence about your
someone and practice
each of your vocabulary
side, and definition on
picture using the word.
(You need a note from
words means. (You
the other. Be sure to
an adult to prove your
must bring in a
create a flash card for
work)
signed note that says
each vocabulary word.
you completed this
activity.)
Spelling and Vocabulary Homework Choices
17. Write a Story,
Poem or Song with
Words
Write a story using all
your spelling (and/or
vocabulary) words.
Underline the words you
used.
18. Crossword Puzzle
Make a crossword puzzle
with your spelling (and/or
vocabulary words). Show
the answers to your
puzzle.
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19. Use Technology
Type your spelling (and/or
vocabulary words with their
definitions) on the computer.
20.
Question/Answers
Write questions with
half of your spelling
(and/or vocabulary
words) words. Then use
the other half of your
words to answer the
questions. Please
underline the words
you used.