WORD+STUDY



* Current copies of the spelling lists are available online on spellingcity.com.  Click on "Find a List" on this site, and type in "bendel" the search box.  Click on enter, and then click on "Aimee Bendel" when it appears.

__Ideas for at-home practice with spelling: __

1. Write your spelling words in alphabetical order.

 2. Write your spelling words in crayon or pen. Write each consonant letter in red and each vowel in blue.

 3. Write the words and cross out all of silent letters.

 4. Print each word. Next to it, write the word in cursive.

 5 Make a set of flashcards for studying your words.

6. Write each spelling word three times.

 7. Write each spelling word in a rainbow of colors. First, write the words with a red crayon. Trace over the words with a blue crayon. Finally, trace the words again with a green crayon.

 8. Write each spelling word. Next to each word, write two additional words of at least three letters that can be spelled using the letters in the word. Example: the word pickle can be used to make the words lick, pick, like, and lip.

9. Use each spelling word in a sentence. Correct spelling and grammar count!

 10. Take a practice test at home given by a parent. Write any missed word 3 times each.

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> 11. Write your spelling words on cards (make two sets) and play "Memory Match" with them against a sibling or parent.

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> 12. Make and complete a word search using www.puzzlemaker.com

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> 13. Use ALL of your spelling words to write a short story. Your story must include all of your spelling words.

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> 14. Use a dictionary to write a definition for each word. (You can borrow a dictionary from school if you do not have one at home.)