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                                                                                                                          Weekly Spelling Contract

                                                                                                                          Use your spelling words to complete your weekly spelling contract.    Complete any combination of activities with your spelling words.  Write the value and number of each activity on your paper.  Want to know your grade?  Look at the point’s list at the bottom of the page.  Please write neatly and always turn in your best work.
                                                                                                                          COMPLETED CONTRACTS ARE DUE THE SAME DAY AS YOUR SPELLING TEST!


                                                                                                                          ** All activities must be done in pencil, unless otherwise stated!
                                                                                                                          ** Write the heading on each page you turn in.  (Name, Number, Date)
                                                                                                                          **Staple all sheets together.


                                                                                                                          YOU WILL LOSE 10 POINTS FOR NOT FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS!

                                                                                                                          5 Point Activities

                                                                                                                          1. Write the words and circle all the vowels.
                                                                                                                          2. Write the words and circle all the consonants.
                                                                                                                          3. Write the words and cross out the silent letters.
                                                                                                                          4. Write the words in reverse ABC order, or Z to A.
                                                                                                                          5. Write the words in ABC order.
                                                                                                                          6. Write the words using different colors.
                                                                                                                          7. Write your words end-to-end, using different colors for each word.  (this should be one long word, no spaces.)
                                                                                                                          10 Point Activities

                                                                                                                          1. Study the words for 10 minutes at home.  You must bring in a note written by your parent saying that you studied for 10 minutes.
                                                                                                                          2. Scramble the letters in each word. Write the answer next to each word.
                                                                                                                          3. Type each word on a computer and print out the sheet.
                                                                                                                          4. Classify each word as a noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective.
                                                                                                                          20 Point Activities

                                                                                                                          1. Write each word and divide it  into syllabus.  (Use a dictionary to help you.)
                                                                                                                          2. Write each word and next to it the phonetic spelling (Use a dictionary to help you.)
                                                                                                                          3. Write sentences using 10 of the words.  Circle the words that you use.
                                                                                                                          4. Take a practice test at home.  Write any missed word 3x each. Include a parent signature on the test.  
                                                                                                                          5. Print each word.  Next to it, write the word in cursive.
                                                                                                                          6. Draw and color a picture.  “Hide” the words in the pictures. Do not color over the words.  
                                                                                                                          7. Create a shape pattern for each word.
                                                                                                                          8. Choose 10 words and make flashcards.  Write the words on the front and the definition on the back.
                                                                                                                          40 Point activities

                                                                                                                          1. Make and complete a crossword puzzle using www.puzzlemaker.com
                                                                                                                          2. Write a story using all the words.  Circle the words that you use.
                                                                                                                          3. Find the words in newspapers or magazines and make a collage.
                                                                                                                          4. Write each word one time.  Write the antonym next to it.
                                                                                                                          5. Write each word one time.  Write the synonym next to it.
                                                                                                                          6. Make and complete a word search using www.puzzlemaker.com 
                                                                                                                          7. Print each word.  What do you think the definition is?  Write it down.  Now look in a dictionary and find the definition.  If you are correct put a * beside the word.  This activity must be done in 3 columns using the following headings:  Word, My Definition, and Dictionary Definition.
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