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Words Their Way SPELLING MENU ABC ORDER
Put your words in groups of 5. Sort each group alphabetically. Write them in ABC order in
your spelling book.
SILLY SCRIPTwrite your words in
rainbow colours, bubble letters,
handwriting, flame letters.
BACKWARDS WORDS
Write your word forwards and then backwards.
PYRAMID WORDS
Choose a word. Draw a triangle. Write the first letter, under the first and second letter and so on.
SPELLING SYLLABLES
Write your words and beside each one
write the number of
syllables.
ROUND UP RHYMES
Pick a word and try to write as many
rhyming words as possible. Continue with more words.
WORD HUNTchoose five words, write them down. Choose a book.
Everytime you see one of your words do
a tally mark.
Big Bigger
BiggestChoose a word. Write it
small. Underneath, write a little bigger. Underneath
that even bigger!
SIGN LANGUAGEUse the sign language alphabet and practice “spelling” your words.
OTHER HANDED
Write your words with your “wrong”
hand.
LET’S TYPE!In “word”, type your words. Go back and change the font, size
and colour! !
GHOST WORDSWrite your words in white crayon. Scribble over each
word with a coloured marker.
OOOOHHHHH!
WORDS IN WORDS
Write a word and then write all of the smaller words that you can
create using the letters in
that word.
PICTURE IT!Choose words – write it and then draw a picture of
the word.
Plasticine Play
Get some plasticine and roll out “snakes” to spell
your words.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Put the vowels in the spotlight. Write each word. Then go back
and highlight the vowels in your words.
PARTNER GAMESHangman
Use a Spelling list(s). Use 1 whiteboard. Choose a word
from your partner’s list. Partner chooses letters to
figure out the word.
Go Fish
Use a spelling list(s).Combine word cards (same colour
list only).Choose three words and play “Go Fish”.
Concentration
Mix up both sets of words (make sure your initals are on
the back). Put WTW cards face down. Flip two up, if you find a pair you keep them. If you
don't find a pair flip them back down and then your partner
goes.
Heads Up!
Put a word list(s) in front of both you and
your partner. Choose one (from
the word cards). Put the word card on
your partner’s head. Your partner asks questions to guess the word. Spell the
word and then switch.
Pictionary
Use a whiteboard. Put words face up in front of you. Choose a word
(in your head) and draw it. Partner needs
to guess and SPELL.
Tic Tac ToePut your word list in
front of you. You and a partner choose a word. Start the Tic
Tac Toe game writing your word in a
square. First one to get 3 in a row wins.
Kaboom!Put word cards in a cup or
paper bag. Write KABOOM on one of the cards.
Take turns picking words and turning over and
spelling. Misspelled words go back in the cup. If you pick a Kaboom! Card all of your words go back in the cup. Winner has the most
word cards.
Secret Word
Put a word list(s) in front of you. Choose a word and trace the letters on
your partner’s back. Can they guess the word?
CharadesChoose a spelling word. “Act it out”. Your partner tries to guess the word and SPELL it.
Beat the ClockUse a whiteboard.
Put word list face up in front of you.
Choose a word for your partner. They have to write the
word as many times as they can in 10
seconds!!
BATTLESHIPShare a computer. Take
turns typing your words in a “word” document. Change the colours, fonts and sizes.
Spelling Test
Use a whiteboard or scrap paper to give your partner a spelling test.
Mark it afterwards.
Words Their Way Two Week Schedule
Monday: Go over new word lists, read together, review sort expectations Cut, initial cards, sort and read to an adult Write words in planner
Tuesday: Sort words, read to adult Teacher choice of writing activity in spelling scribbler
Wednesday: Sort words, read to adult Blind sort, speed sort, own sort
Thursday:
Sort words, read to an adult or friend Play a game with a partner
Friday: Sort words, read to an adult or friend Group Activity
Monday: Sort words, read to an adult or friend Student choice from Spelling writing menu
Tuesday: Sort words, read to an adult or friend Technology Tuesday (play spelling games on-line)
Wednesday: Sort words, read to an adult or friend
Thursday: Students sort words, read to an adult or friend Pre-test on whiteboards or scrap paper
Game
Friday: SPELLING TEST
September 10, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians,Today we began our spelling program called “Words Their Way”. Students receive their words at the beginning of the week and will study and work with these words for 2 weeks. On the Friday of the last week, students will be given a test on some of these words.
Tests are taken home to be signed by a parent, corrections made (if any) and returned on the next school day.Word Study homework is assigned daily and students are expected to practice spelling and working with their words. Please find attached to your child’s spelling words, a list of engaging activities that can be used as a practice tool. You can also access this on my website: asmederovac.weebly.com .Students can also simply read and write their words on a nightly basis.
Sincerely,
Ms. Smederovac
