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Spelling
Strategies
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Say a word correctly.
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Don’t leave out or
mispronounce sounds.
Write the sounds in the
correct order.
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Think about what the
word looks.
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Think about how the
spelling pattern looks. Write it, look at it, and decide if it looks
correct.
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Look for small words in
spelling words.
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Spin-pin, in Cupcake-
cup, cake
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Pretest: Monday in class, students rewrite each missed spelling word and bring home the quiz
with a spelling contract. Remember to
practice your Missing words. Ask a friend or relative to read you work to
make sure that all words are correct and sentences make sense. Each spelling
word must be underlined each time it appears.
Choose 4 activities and
complete by Friday: Circle Add pts.
1. Words Within Words see if you can identify smaller words in yous pelling words. E.g. justice has the
word ice in
it. 25
2. Consonant Circle, Circle all of the consonants in your words 25
3. Design a code and write any 10 words in the code. Ask a friend
to'crack the code'. 25
4. Dictate the sentences to prepare for Friday’s test 25
5. Dictionary use a dictionary to answer the following questions
for 25
Ten Words. ;) How many different
meanings does your word have?
Look up the words and write meanings for each
word.
What part of speech is your word?
Name the guide words and page numbers
6. Draw a picture and ”hide” the words in the picture 25
7. Flash Cards Make cards for each word and use them for
studying. 25
8. Mini Comic Book. Illustrate & write 10 spelling words 25
9. Practice-Test Take a practice test with a family member or
friend. 25
10. Rhyming Word Choose 10 words. Find a rhyming word for each word.
E. G. cries tries, fries, pies
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11. Scramble the first 15 spelling words. Ask a friend to
unscramble the words.
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12 Syllables Divide all words into syllables.
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13. Vowel Circle write
each word & circle the vowels (a, e, i, o, u). 25
14. Writing Use as many of the spelling words, and other word
forms
as you write a story. Proofread your
spelling.
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15. Writing Trace the words in
cursive (Spellingcity.com) 25
16. Word Sort Arrange your words into word families or patterns. 25
17. Word Search Mix up words on the page & add letters to fill
up the squares. Exchange
word searches and
circle the words listed & circle the words that are
listed. 25
18. Write or Type (using
home row) each word ten times. 25
19. WOW word of the week activity. 25
20. My Creative Work-Out (Description).
________________ 25
Spellingcity.com
Username: sharonleaskbrooks Password: 4th_grade
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C= 79-70 DO Over = Below
70 points
My points
for this week _______ Play Hangman
Compound Words: http://www.quia.com/hm/17179.html
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