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Weekly Word Lists:

 * Writing the Constitution - vocabulary/spelling** - [[file:Spelling and Vocab - thru p. 26.doc]]

[|www.puzzle-maker.com]

Activities and Resources -

 * __Parts of Speech Activity__** - This website has an online "[|**MadLibs**]" activity to help focus on parts of speech!


 * __Wordly Wise__** - [[file:Directions for completing Wordly Wise - part E.doc]]

Weekly Spelling Menu
- Below are the homework choices for your weekly spelling lists. Don't forget to include your sight words!

Spelling Homework Guidelines Instructions:
 * __Mondays__**: Choose one option from Spelling Menu A
 * __Tuesdays__**: Choose one option from Spelling Menu B
 * __Thursdays__**: Pre-test

__Spelling Menu A__
1. **Word Pyramid** - Add one letter each time Ex: w wh whi whic which

2. **Handwriting** - Copy words 3x in print, cursive, all caps Ex: our //our// OUR our //our// OUR our //our// OUR 3. **Rainbow Words** - Write each letter in a different color

4. **Mnemonic** – Create a sentence or another trick to help memorize the word’s spelling. Ex: arithmetic – __A__ __r__at __i__n __T__om’s __h__ouse __m__ight __e__at __T__om’s __i__ce __c__ream

5. **Word Search** – Hide your spelling words in a word search puzzle; make sure you include a word list and write your spelling words in a different color than the other letters in the word search. (HINT – Use graph paper!) Word List: **B R O U G H T**
 * Brought A** E C S X G D
 * Bark** **R** L I O M J F
 * K** J O T E I N

__Spelling Menu B__
1. **Spelling Sentences** – Use every word in a good fourth grade sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word; you may use more than one word in a sentence if you can! __Underline the Spelling Words!__ Ex: Every night my parents need to __sign__ my homework book. When I wrote a letter to my __favorite__ __author__, I made sure to __sign__ the letter “__Sincerely__, Mr. Mendell.”

2. **Question and Answers** – Create 10 question and answer pairs. Use one word in the question and another word in the answer. You must use all words. Ex: Q: Is the __fourth__ of December on a Tuesday? A: No, the fourth of December is a __Wednesday__.

3. **Spelling Story** – Use at least 10 words in a story that has a beginning, middle and end. It should make sense and not be too silly!

4. **Crossword Puzzle –** Use at least 10 words to create a crossword puzzle. Your clues must be fill-in-the-blank sentences or definitions of the words. Fill in the squares of the crossword puzzle with your spelling words. Hint: Use graph paper to keep your puzzle neat! You may also try a web-based puzzle site like [|www.puzzle-maker.com] You can also try: [|www.puzzlemaker.com] - This site is part of Discovery Education...
 * Both of these sites should let you make free puzzles...you don't need to buy/download their premium versions.


 * 5. Illustrate ten words then define ten words.**