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Weekly Spelling Activities
Find the "short list" of spelling activities.
Some new activities have been added!!!
Students in Mrs. Snyder's 4th grade must complete a minimum of

activities per week.

YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY ACTIVITIES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

Submit your spelling activity math problem along with the required activities.
Cursive is required for all activities.

Activity
1*
Triangle spell each of your spelling words.  You may print all words except the final word which must be in cursive.
2*
Write a hint that will help you remember how to spell each word.


3*
 Write two fractions for each spelling word.  For the first fraction, show the number of vowels in the word compared to the total number of letters.  For the second fraction, show the number of consonants compared to the total number of letters.
4*
 Write a synonym or and antonym for each spelling word.

5*
 Draw a circle and divide it into fourths.  In the sections, write a spelling word, write its definition, write its part of speech, and draw a sketch to sow what it means.  Repeat for each spelling word.
6*

 Write each spelling word using  blue for the consonants and red for the vowels.

7*
 Select a shape related to the meaning of the word.  Outline the shape by repeatedly copying each spelling word.  One word per shape.

8*
 Write each spelling word and the numbers you would press to text it to a friend.  (Use the traditional 12 key pad.)  The numbers should be written beneath the corresponding letters.


9.
 Write each spelling word in your best cursive handwriting  on a different index card (3 X 5 or 4 X 6) made by cutting up a  brown paper bag (recycle it!).  Bring them to school when the activities are due to receive a grade.
10.
 Create a crossword puzzle and answer key using  all your spelling words.
11.
 Write each spelling word once, then divide words into correct syllables.  Classify each word by  part of speech. Then, indicate the vowel combination that forms the long  vowel sound.
12.
 Play one of the games here, and report to the class on what it is about, and how it helps you learn words. 
13.
 Copy your words three times each; use a different color for each of the three copies.
14.
 Write a definition for each word; use complete sentences and reflect the word in your sentence..
15.
 Alphabetize your words from A to Z.
16.
 Create one wordle for the ten most challenging words.  Include the spelling word and 5 or more synonyms.  Print the word clouds you made and bring them to school to share with your classmates.
17.
 View this game (Book Worm) and make a board game version for the class.  In addition to letter tiles, include letter combinations we are studying this week.

18.
Write a Haiku poem using your 10 of your spelling words.  Your work should be in cursive; on construction paper, and ready to present to your class.  Remember the construction of Haiku poems (use your Language Arts text page s 138 - 139.)
19.
 Create a word web for 10 words.  From the center, find 4 vivid, descriptive words for each of the spelling words.  Write your words in cursive.

20.
 Spelling Mnemonics: "Use this example (The principal of your school is your 'pal' or you write on stationery and then you put it in an 'e'nvelope.) For each spelling word, develop a mnemonic clue.  Write the clues on index cards, and practice with another student in class.**
21.
Create a word search using this web page.
Go beyond the spelling list to include five more words that demonstrate the spelling rule (but are not on our list this week.)


22.
Create phonics cards.  Include each of the phonic letter combinations on one side and your spelling words that relate on the other side of the card.  Create a game that will enable students to learn all the sounds and the spelling words that relate.
23.
 Hide your spelling words within a story, or in a picture that you draw.  Students will have to look intently to find the words, and write them in their spelling journal.  Be very creative.  (This might be like "Where's Waldo.)

24.
 Create spelling rebus, word-scramble, or other type of puzzle.  Look at these examples.  Plexer-rebus puzzles, many puzzle references, or create one of your own.
25.
 Spelling race.  Find two classmates to play the game with.  Have one student scramble spell each word on your list.  For example:  misinterpret could be juggled in this way: neeiimsttrrp.  Two classmates will use whiteboards and markers, look at the word, and race to spell it correctly.  Turn in the race results.  (Take turns spelling, scrambling, and scoring.)
26.
 Create a word web for each of your words.  The  web should provide more vivid words.
27.
 Create a file folder game that includes our current spelling words, and words from prior stories (5 from each of three stories.)  INTENTIONALLY misspell some of the words, students must complete your game and correctly identify the misspelled words (you will have an answer key, ofcourse.)
28.
 Spelling Battleship.  An example will be available in the classroom, Zion devised of this excellent idea.  More details will follow.
* All activities with an asterisk can be found in the October November, 2009 issue of Mailbox.
**This activity came from Teachnology.