Layla Henry- Fancy Free in 4th- Blog

Fancy Ideas for the Everyday Classroom

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Layla Henry- Fancy Free in 4th- Blog
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Contact

Spelling Homework Menu

July 12, 2012 By fancyfreein4th

Are you looking for a way to make spelling more fun and less of a chore for your students this year? Here is a fun option for you. It is great because it adds choice, it differentiates and it saves you time- which don’t we all love!  I created this 2 years ago and my students love it. It is a spelling menu. I had them glue it on the back of their homework folder the first year I used this, and this past year I had them place it in a sheet protector as a reference sheet. The Spelling Menu gives them options of what they want to do for homework. Each assignment is given a point value. For example, easier assignments that are lower on the levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, are only worth 5 points. These activities include things like writing their words in ABC order. The 10-15 point activities take longer and require more thought and the 20 point option is the most time consuming, and challenges.  By Wednesday they have to have at least 25 points completed. I go around and stamp the 25 points on Wednesday’s, and they save them until Friday when they turn them in with the rest of their points.  A lot of students do more than 50 points. Besides giving them choice, it also teaches students important life skills like being self motivated, not procrastinating and being responsible. I have successfully used this spelling activity in grades 4th, 5th and 6th.  I would love to know what you think. I posted this on my newly created TpT store, so check it out, and become a follower!
«
»

Filed Under: choice, spelling, TpT, Uncategorized 7 Comments

Comments

  1. Cassandra says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I love the point system! So you think it would work for second/third

    Adventures in Room 5

    Reply
  2. Kristin Kennedy says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    This is a great idea. I've been trying to come up with a way to offer more choices for spelling practice. I love how you incorporated Blooms and how you check them on Wednesdays AND Fridays.
    Kristin
    iTeach 1:1

    Reply
  3. Tonya says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    I was wondering the same thing about 3rd grade! I would love to see a preview of it before I bought it:) I need something new for spelling!
    Tonya
    http://tonyastreatsforteachers.blogspot.com/2012/07/monday-made-it-giveaway-and-freebie.html

    Reply
  4. Tonya says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Oops…it was supposed to be this

    Tonya’s Treats for Teachers

    Reply
  5. MrsMc says

    July 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Love this idea! Very Creative.

    MrsMc
    Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
    Please join me for my giveaway!

    Reply
  6. Layla Wiedrick Henry says

    July 12, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    I uploaded it as a word document so that teachers could add things that they thought was appropriate for their class. I think it is totally doable for 3rd grade. What I would do/have done in the past is introduce all the activities in centers or as homework during the first trimester so that the class and parent become used to the different activities. Then I introduce the Spelling Menu during the 2nd trimester- this helps them work up to it and minimizes confusion.

    Reply
  7. Randi says

    July 14, 2012 at 12:41 am

    I like the idea of a homework menu. I'll have to try that.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome Widget

Welcome Widget

Subscribe Via Email

Topics

Latest on Pinterest

  • Get your desk organized with a Teacher Tool Box!
  • Great ideas for Classroom Jobs
  • Organizing state reports in your classroom
  • Flip Your Classroom on a Budget
  • Whole Class Journals: Get your kids writing across all genres for the entire year with my 5 sets of Whole Class Journals.  The students will love this weekly activity for center time and it is amazing to see the growth in their writing over the year.
  • Teaching Point of View Using Picture Books
Follow Me on Pinterest

Instagram

When your puppy is named Olive and we read this; s When your puppy is named Olive and we read this; she’s feeling her Christmas doodle self 🐩🎄
And that’s a wrap on ⚡️Percy Jackson . If yo And that’s a wrap on ⚡️Percy Jackson . If you need a book to help reluctant readers fall in love with reading, chose this one.
Ending our Ancient Mesopotamia unit with a little Ending our Ancient Mesopotamia unit with a little cuneiform clay tablet activity thanks to @historyfromthemiddle 🫶🏻
I’m a snack. On Halloween and always. #teacherha I’m a snack. On Halloween and always. #teacherhalloweencostume
Classroom hack: pass out tea lights to get the stu Classroom hack: pass out tea lights to get the students in the mood to be creative. #gamechanger So proud of these authors! Clear eyes, tea candles, full heart. #iteach6th #ilovemymiddles
It’s October, so any day is a perfect day for a It’s October, so any day is a perfect day for a Tim Burton selfie 🤳 Thanks to my artistic student teacher for delivering this lesson. 🦔🫶🏻👯‍♀️✨#iteach6th #iteachmiddles thanks @artwithtrista for this awesome@product.
Instagram post 17926360442541760 Instagram post 17926360442541760
Instagram post 18179922439242127 Instagram post 18179922439242127
Sorting positive and negative integers together! # Sorting positive and negative integers together! #iteach6th #mymiddles
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 · Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in