Spelling Words for Week of Sept. 7, 2010

1. rough
2. grudge
3. stunt
4. thumb
5. once
6. another
7. does
8. trouble
9. cousin
10. began
11. oxygen
12. copy
13. very
14. until
15. umpire
16. sudden
17. which
18. city
19. double
20.

SPELLING CHOICES - You must complete 1 spelling activity each week. Choose from the list of activities below. You must do each one once BEFORE you can repeat any activity. This activity is due every Thursday.

1. Syllabication – Divide every spelling word into its syllables using the spelling glossary or the dictionary. (Use ink & cursive.)
2. Word Search – Make a word search with your spelling words on graph paper you get from your teacher. Be sure to explain in what directions the words go and have a key of correct answers made. (Pen or pencil and print either all capitals OR all lowercase letters)
3. Creative Story – Write a creative story using all of your spelling words. Underline each word as it appears in the story. (Use ink. & cursive.)
4. Alphabetical Order – Write your words in alphabetical order skipping lines. (Use ink and cursive)
5. Word Scramble – Mix up the letters of your words. Trade with a friend and solve each other’s word scramble. Be sure to make an answer key. (Use ink.)
6. Crossword Puzzle - Make a crossword puzzle with graph paper. Write clues for ACROSS and DOWN. Be sure to make an answer key. (Pen or pencil and print)
7. Parts of Speech – Group all your words according to parts of speech. (Use ink & cursive.)
8. Trace, Copy, Recall – Divide a piece of loose leaf paper into 3 equal columns labeled Trace, Copy, Recall. SAY each letter to yourself as you trace and copy each word. Then, WITHOUT LOOKING, write each spelling word in the “recall” column from memory. (Use ink & cursive.)
9. Matching – Make a matching activity that matches the spelling word with its definition. Words go on the left side and definitions go on the right side. Trade and do with a friend. Be sure to make an answer key.
10. Synonyms/Antonyms – Write 1-2 synonyms & 1-2 antonyms for each spelling word. Be sure to label which are synonyms & which are antonyms.