Studying+for+Spelling+&+Vocabulary

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//Here are some ideas to help you get creative when studying for spelling and vocabulary tests!//
=__Studying for Spelling__=
 * give a traditional spelling test where you read the words and your child spells them on paper
 * have your child sort the words based on their spelling pattern and then copy each group on paper
 * say the spelling words out loud and have your child tell you which spelling pattern they have
 * search around the house, in books, etc for the spelling words or other words with the same spelling pattern

=__Studying for Vocabulary__=
 * say a vocabulary word and have your child tell you the definition
 * say a vocabulary word and have your child use the word in a sentence
 * read the definition and have your child tell you the vocabulary word
 * while reading books, keep a lookout for vocabulary words
 * say a vocabulary word and have your child tell you a word that means the same thing or the opposite

//**Remember, it's more important for your child to be able to accurately use the vocabulary words than for them to be able to memorize the definition.**//
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