Second Level

Mnemonics

Try to make mnemonics for as many words as possible e.g SAID = Snakes And Insects Dance

Word Parts

Write your words. Then use a coloured pencil to divide the words into syllables.

Diacritical Marking

Write each of your spelling words three times and diacritically mark them.

Spelling Staircase

Start at top with one letter and work your way down until you spell the entire word.

Sporty Spelling

Play a ball game, such as football, tennis or throw and catch, to spell out your words. Take turns saying the next letter of the spelling word as you pass the ball to each other.

Forwards & Backwards

Spell each word forwards, then backwards, then forwards again.

Dictionary Definitions

Find the dictionary definition of your words.

Rainbow Writing

Write each word 4 times, each time with a different colour of pencil or pen.

Upper Case and Lower Case

Write your words in lower case, then upper case and repeat this.

Pyramid Spelling

Create a spelling pyramid for each of your words.

Newspaper Cuttings

Cut letters out of newspapers or magazines to spell your words. Use the titles - they are a better size!

Fancy Letters

Write your words with 'fancy' writing. This could be curly, dotty, bubble...

Story, Story

Write a story using all of your spelling words. Remember to underline each word used.

Sentence Please

Write sentences using each of your spelling words. You may use more than one word in each sentence. Remember to use openers and connectives.

Trace a Shape

Count your spelling words. Draw a shape for each one and write your spelling word inside the shape.

Create a Crossword

Create clues for each of your words and make a crossword for a friend or relative to complete.

Join The Dots

Write each of your words using dots. Then join the dots with a coloured pencil to make your word.

ABC Order

Write your words in alphabetical order.

Blue Vowels

Write out each of your words. Go over the vowels in each word using blue pencil.

Across and Down

Write your words across and down, sharing the same first letter.

Silly Sentences

Write silly sentences with a spelling word in each sentence.

E.g. My cat wears a yellow hat whilst dancing.

Bubble Words

Write your spelling words in bubble letters. After you have written them, make them colourful.

Cool Comic

Draw a three boxed comic strip using at least two of your words in each scene. Use speech bubbles to add text.

Hidden Words

Create an image of your choice, e.g. space, park, beach. Hide all your spelling words within your picture.

Spelling Scribble

Create a pattern/scribble and fill each section with your spelling words. Use coloured pens or pencils.

Language Words

Write all of your words in a different language.

E.g. hello - bonjour

Song Writing

Write a song using at least 3 of your spelling words.

Amazing Alternatives

Use a thesaurus to find alternatives for as many of your words as possible.

Superhero Letter

Write a letter to a superhero using as many of your spelling words as possible.

Computer Words

Type up your words on the computer using a Google Doc. Use different fonts, shapes and colours.

Code Breaker

Make up your own code from A-Z and write a code of your spelling words.

Movie Script

Write a movie script using at least 5 of your spelling words. Include characters and stage directions.

Elkonin Boxes

Draw your own Elkonin Boxes. Write the word three times using Elkonin Boxes.

Syllable Split

Write your spelling words split into syllables.