<p> 50 Plus Ways to Study Your Spelling</p><p>1. _____ Alphabetize your spelling words (5 pts.) 2. _____ Divide each spelling word according to its syllables (5 pts.) 3. _____ Write each spelling word and circle the vowels (5 pts.) 4. _____ Write each spelling word and circle the consonants (5 pts.) 5. _____ Write each spelling word and cross out the silent letters (5 pts.) 6. _____ Write each spelling word NEATLY in pen (5 pts.) 7. _____ Write each spelling word NEATLY in cursive (5 pts.) 8. _____ Write your words in reverse alphabetical order (5 pts.) 9. _____ Write each spelling word in different colored pencil (10 pts.) 10. _____ Type spelling words using 10 different fonts (10 pts.) 11. _____ Write a sensible sentence for each of your spelling words. Underline each spelling word. (10 pts.) 12. _____ Write several silly sentences each using three of your spelling words (10 pts.) 13. _____ Classify spelling words into categories based on each word’s part of speech (10 pts.) 14. _____ Write your spelling words using the hand you normally don’t write with (10 pts.) 15. _____ Write a synonym for each spelling word (10 pts.) 16. _____ Write an antonym for each spelling word (10 pts.) 17. _____ Make a “Shape It” for each spelling word (i.e.: scary=SCARY) (10 pts.) 18. _____ Make a “fill in the blank” quiz for your spelling words with a key (10 pts.) 19. _____ Make a set of flash cards to study your words (10 pts.) 20. _____ Make a spelling word chain link from construction paper (10 pts.) 21. ____ Find words within your spelling words. Write out all spelling words, and then list words found in your spelling words, circle the found words in your spelling words. 22. _____ Draw a picture. “Hide” all your spelling words in the picture. (15 pts.) 23. _____ Cut the words out of a magazine and make a collage (15 pts.) 24. _____ Use a tape recorder to practice your words (parent signature required) (15 pts.) 25. _____ Locate your spelling words in your textbooks or reading books. Write the book title, page number, and sentence from the book. (15 pts.) 26. _____ Write an alliteration sentence for each spelling word. Underline each spelling word. (15 pts.) 27. _____ Make and play “Hangman” with a partner for each spelling word (20 pts.) 28. _____ Use the numbers on the phone pad 1-9 to write a “phone number” for each of your spelling words (id: abc=1, def=2, ghi=3, jkl=4, mno=5, pqr=6, stu=7, vw=8, xyz=9) (20 pts.) 29. _____ Use your spelling words to make a word scramble. (20 pts). 30. _____ Write a song or rap using your spelling words. . Underline each spelling word. (20 pts.). 31. _____ Write a poem using your spelling words. Underline each spelling word. (20 pts.). 32. _____ Write sentences using the letters in each spelling word. Example: tree=Tom Really Enjoys Eggs (20 pt) 33. _____ Find out how much each spelling word is worth if; A=1,B=2,C=3, & so on. (20 pts.) . 34. _____ Write tongue twisters with spelling words (20 pts.) 35. _____ Use the spelling words in similes. Underline each spelling word. (20 pts.) 36. _____ Use the similes from #36(above) in a poem. Underline each spelling word (20 pts.). 37. _____ Make a word search from spelling words (include a key) (20 pts.). 38. _____ Make a crossword puzzle from spelling words (Use graph paper & include a key(20 pts.) 39. _____ Answer a friend’s word search, crossword puzzle, word scramble, or Hangman (20 pts.) 40. _____ Practice spelling words with a family member (requires parent signature)(20 pts.) 41. _____ Write couplets using spelling words. (Ex; He was fast in the past)(20 pts) 42. _____ Write newspaper headlines using your spelling words. (20 pts). 43. _____ Write the definition of each spelling word. Underline each spelling word (20 pts.). 44. _____ Write a creative story using your spelling words. Be sure to underline each spelling word in the story. (20 pts) 45. _____ Write your spelling words in a code. Be sure to include a key (20 pts.) 46. _____ Write each spelling word in calligraphy (25 pts.). 47. _____ Create a riddle for each spelling word (25 pts.) 48. _____ Write spelling words in English and Spanish. You may use an Internet web site for conversions. (25 pts. 49. _____ Create a way to practice your spelling words that is not on this list (or just a variation of one of the activities). You must have an explanation and example of all your spelling words completed. All unique, new challenges/ activities should be added to your portfolio. (30 pts.). 50. _____ Write your words down; find words within the words and write these under your words (15 pts.) 51. ____ Write your words on slips of paper. Play charades with these words with a parent. Requires a parent signature (10 pts.)</p>