Spelling Strategies


 * Select ONE of the following:**

Using the attached pages document below or ruling a grid in your book create a wordfind using your words for a friend or family member to complete.
 * Wordfind**

In your binder book write a short story including all of your words within the text.
 * Short Story**


 * Vocabulary Squares**


 * Select TWO of the following:**

Visit the online stopwatch [|__http://www.online-stopwatch.com/full-screen-stopwatch/__] Select COUNT DOWN. Add 1 minute to the timer Type your spelling word into a Pages document as many times as you can in 1 minute.
 * Timed Challenge**

Using a dictionary find and write out the meanings of your spelling words. This activity is important for you when learning your words and building upon your vocabuary to use a wider variety of words in your writings.
 * Dictionary Meanings**

Write each of your words into a sentence of 10 or more words. If you are unsure of the meaning of your words make sure that you are using a dictionary before writing your sentence so that your sentences make sense.
 * Sentences**

Using a variety of fonts on either a pages document or in your book design each of your words in a creative way.
 * Designing Your Words**

Create a word snake using your words, remember that each word must connect with another by using the same letter.
 * Word Snake**

Using the letters from you word try and make as many smaller words as you can, you can only use each of your letters once in your new words.
 * Words Within Words**

Break each of your words up into their syllables. Eg. animal = an / i / mal
 * Syllables BreakDown**