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re: Spelling Contracts
By Donna

A Spelling Contract is a list of different ways that students may study their words. They get to pick and choose how they wish to study. (i.e. write a poem with your words, make a crossword, write in large marker, write
3 times each, practice out loud with a parent). This is one way you can differentiate and reach different learning styles.
You can require they pick a certain number of items or you can assign points to the tasks. I developed a contract that has points assigned to different tasks. Students know ahead of time (it's on the Contract) how many points they need to get an A, a B, a C, etc.
I've

used these successfully for 5 years now. Parents and students alike enjoy the variety and choice. Also, for me, it is easy to grade. A cursory glance will tell you if the item is done neatly and correctly. I check it off on the front of the Contract and add them up.