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Spelling
By Mindy

You might try a spelling contract. That way students have some choice and flexibility in what assignments they complete each week. I use a point system, with certain assignments earning the student 5, 10, or 15 points.
Then I give a minimum point total for acceptance. This minimum is usually 45 pts. This is a C. Then I set 50-55 pts. as a B and 60 pts. and above as an A. I have had great success with this!
Some of the activities I have used:
Write each word 5 times each. (5)
Write each word neatly in both cursive & manuscript. (5)
Write each word in three different colors. (5)
Solve

someone's word search or crossword. (5)

Write the words in alphabetical order. (10)
Divide each word into syllables. (10)
Make a word scramble and have someone solve & sign the paper. (10)
Write the words in number code. (10) (Assign pts. to each letter of the alphabet: a=1, b=2, etc. Then write the word and its number code.)

Make a word search on graph paper & have someone solve & sign it. (15)
Make a crossword puzzle with clues & have someone solve & sign it. (15)
Ransom words: Cut out letters for your words from newspapers & magazines. Paste them together to form your spelling list. (15)
Do all spelling workbook pages related to this week's list. (15)

I have other ideas, but they are at school. I hope this will be beneficial to you!
Mindy