4th Grade Spelling Tasks Pack
FREE SPELLING CURRICULUM ANYONE? Not only are the printable Spelling Tasks Packs free, but they are practical and effective. The 4th Grade Spelling Tasks Pack lays out a general weekly schedule for you and your student to follow. It can be used with any spelling list; however, it is meant to be used with the free printable spelling lists from K12 . The daily tasks will prepare your child for the expectations facing them in 5th grade and beyond. Your student will learn common and uncommon phonetic patterns, develop writing skills, and learn how to use a dictionary. For us, the 4th Grade Spelling Tasks Pack provides a consistent and practical spelling curriculum for our family.
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What are the 4th Grade Spelling Tasks
Are you curious to see the 4th grade spelling tasks? If your student used the 3rd Grade Spelling Tasks Pack last year, then they will easily transition into this year’s tasks. There are two main changes from last year. For one, the word list increased from 16 to 20 words. This year there is no longer a task dedicated to the Word Scrambler. Rather, on Tuesdays, your student will use the dictionary to define unknown terms.
Monday: Write Spelling Words 3x
Tuesday: Define 5 terms
Wednesday: Sentences
Thursday: Alphabetical Order or Word Scrambler
Friday: Test
*Online Spelling Games throughout the week offered
Set up your 4th Grade Spelling Notebook
4th Grade Spelling Notebook Cover Sheet
To set up your Spelling Notebook, buy a 3-ring binder that has the clear front to display the cover sheet. If your kids are like mine, they will appreciate the cover page.
Weekly 4th Grade Spelling Tasks Sheet
Now, this is how we arrange the inside of the Spelling Notebook. First, goes the Weekly Spelling Tasks sheet, which lays out each day’s task. For those of you who do not follow a typical Mon-Fri schedule, you may prefer the Weekly Spelling Tasks sheet that does not specify days.
4th Grade Master Spelling List
Next, put in the 4th grade Master Spelling List that can be printed from the K12 website. I do appreciate the word selection presented by K12. Each week the child is assigned 20 words. There are 36 weeks. Some of the words are sight words, word family sets, and or special phonetic sounds. This spelling list coincides seamlessly with our learning goals. When my child is working on a specific list, they take it out of the rings and store it in the inside flap of the folder for easy access.
1st Task: Write Words 3x Each
The first task goes in next: Write the words 3x’s each sheet. Writing the words three times each is excellent writing practice. It is on this day that my student reads the list to me and we talk about any repeating sounds that he may not recognize.
2nd Task: Use a dictionary to define terms.
Next is the Definition Sheet. On Monday, when you and your student review the spelling word list, identify 5 words on the list that your student will define on Tuesday. We use a Merrill Webster Intermediate Dictionary… you might want to check it out here. It is intended for middle school students, but in general, it has worked great for us.
3rd Task: Spelling Sentences
The third task is writing sentences using the spelling words. Your child will be challenged to create original sentences of their own. This can be challenging as some word’s meanings remain elusive to students. So, this provides a great opportunity to work together. Brainstorm with your student. Use the dictionary and internet to help you with word usage. Funny, you are bound to learn something too!
Sometimes my child will use two spelling words in one sentence. If the words are used correctly, I let them use the one sentence to represent both words. Consequently, creating more detailed sentences becomes a game to them. With that being said, make sure that your child’s sentence makes sense! Good luck with that one!
Don’t forget to use this time to correct grammar. 🙂
4th Task: Alphabetical Order
The Alphabetical Order sheet will go in your notebook next. If your child has never conquered putting words into alphabetical order, then know that it will take a few times for your child to get the hang of it. Walk them through the process.
To find the first word in alphabetical order, use the alphabet on the side of the sheet to help direct your child. While pointing at the ‘A,’ I ask my child, “Do any of the words start with ‘a’?” If not, then cross the A out on the ABC line. Next, go to the ‘B.’ If two words start with the same letter, instruct your child to look at the second letter in the word. For instance, look at the words, big and bat. The second letter in big is ‘i,’ while the second letter in bat is ‘a.’ ‘A’ comes first in the alphabet, so bat would precede big in alphabetical order.
5th Task: Spelling Test/Assessment
Lastly, the spelling test assessment will go into the notebook. This is the last sheet of the weekly tasks.
What happens if my student fails the test?
Whatever words my student misses, he is required to rewrite the word 3 times. If the grade is below a B, I ask that they write the misspelled words 5x each and retest just the words they missed until they pass.
Supportive Spelling Games & Activities
There isn’t a sheet or activity put into your notebook for this task. Spelling games or quick study sessions are encouraged throughout the week to help them learn their spelling words.
Spelling Training Online Games
One way to practice and study spelling words is to use the free games provided by Spelling Training. Go to the home page and insert your spelling list. Once you have saved your spelling list, your student can play a number of spelling games. This site made a huge difference in one of my son’s spelling success.
Additional Practice: Word Scrambler
This sheet is not on the tasks list, but if you would rather use this in place of definition Tuesday, then go for it. Extra practice? The Word Scrambler is a fun way to practice the words using a different approach. As their teacher, take the spelling words and write them scrambled in the left-hand column. For example, the teacher might take the word, “think,” and scramble the letters to say, “hnkti.” Next, the student will use their list to figure out what word the letters make.
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