Spelling lists

Whenever I give a spelling test to my students, I try to make up a story while using the words for that week in sentences. It's a blast, and the kids enjoy the test even more, but can also be challenging depending on what spelling/phonics skill we are studying that week. One huge benefit for me as an author is that using the words challenges me to create something interesting for an audience on the fly and within certain parameters. It has also produced some great ideas for characters or monsters or situations that I have put into my current novel. So if you have to help someone study for a spelling test, I encourage you to try it out. You'll be amazed at what you come up with.