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Homework Schedule For Spelling.
2nd and 3rd Grades.

Monday - Write each spelling word 3 times.

Tuesday - Spelling Practice # _(See the list below*).

Wednesday - Worksheet and Explode the Code (only designated page)

Thursday - Pretest (practice spelling test)

1. Do your best handwriting.
2. Do all your homework in your Homework Book except for Explode the Code and activity sheets.
3. All your spelling words should be written in the designated space in your homework planner.
4. Say the word, spell the word, and write the word. Use this as a guide.
5. Each Friday we will have our spelling test. If there is a school activity on a Friday your spelling test
will be on Thursday.

*SPELLING PRACTICE CHOICES:

1. Write your spelling words in ABC order.
2. Write a poem using at least 8 spelling words.
3. Use graph paper to create a word search using all of your spelling words.
4. Make sentences using 10 spelling words.
5. Type your spelling list three times on a computer, with each list typed in a different font. Print it out.
6. Create a game that can be used to practice your spelling words.
7. Rainbow Words - Write your spelling words using different colors for each word.
8. Ladder Words - Write 10 spelling word as shown below:
Example: exit
e
ex
exi
exit
9. Cut 10 of your spelling words out of a newspaper or magazine. Glue them on construction paper.
10. Cut out a picture from a newspaper or a magazine and use spelling words to write a story about
the picture.
11. Tape record yourself saying and spelling each word. Bring in the tape for me.
12. Create a cartoon strip using at least 8 spelling words.
13. Write the definition of your spelling words.
14. Illustrate each of your spelling words.

Elementary Homework Tips

Homework should not be a battle. Here are some steps you can take to encourage your
elementary-age child to take responsibility for his/her own homework assignments.
Remove distractions - Do homework in a quiet place that does not have distractions.
Establish a routine - Set a specific "homework time".
Prioritize - Encourage your child to work first on those assignments that are due tomorrow. Then
tackle the tasks that are due later. Help your child plan his studying so that projects are not left until
the last minute
Check understanding - Be sure your child understands new assignments before he or she starts
working on them. This one can save lots of late-evening tears!
Guide, but don't correct - If your child needs help, offer ideas that can help her sort out the problem,
but don't give her the answers.
Get organized for tomorrow - Remind your child to pack the backpack before going to bed. Even the
best homework effort doesn't do much good if it's left on the kitchen table!