1. Word Study SuperStar Five Point Options: Ten Point Options:
*Write each word five times.
*Divide each word into syllables using a dictionary.
*Make a “shape it” for each spelling word. ( EX: curly)
*Write each word study word plus a word that rhymes with it.
*Write each word and circle the vowels.
*Write a word pyramid for each word.
*Write your words on graph paper and outline them in three different colors.
*Use the numbers on the phone pad to write a phone number for each of your words. (Ex. ABC=1)
*Write each word and highlight the consonants.
Ten Point Options:
*Write words in alphabetical order.
*Make and personally solve a word search using
*Use a dictionary to classify your words according to their parts of speech. (Ex. Man- noun)
Twenty Point Options:
*Use your words to create a poem. The poem must make sense and each spelling word should be underlined.
*Create a song or rap using your words. The song/rap must make sense. Underline each word.
*Write sentences using the letters in each spelling word. (EX. Tree= Tom really enjoys eggs.)
*Create a short story using each of your words. Be sure that your story makes sense and that each word study word is underlined.
*Create 15 meaningful sentences using your word study words.
Fifteen Point Options:
*Draw a picture and “hide” all of your spelling words in the picture.
*Write an alliteration sentence, or tongue twister, for each word. (Ex. Brenda bought bunches of bananas at Big Lots.)
*Cut the your words (or letters to form the word) out of magazines/newspapers and glue on paper to form a collage.
*Have a parent administer your word study pretest. Write each misspelled word three times. A parent’s signature is required for credit.
Choose your grade: 40 points= A; 30 points= B; 20 points= C; 10 points= D; and less than 10 points= F.
The contract and spelling test count as quiz grades. Students may only use options one time per week.