Mrs. May - Grade 1

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. When is the homework due?
2. Do I have to do spelling every night?
3. What are the spelling activities?
4. What are the no excuse words [high frequency words]?
5. Where do I turn in homework?

When is the homework due?

Math is due the day after it is assigned.
Spelling is not turned in.
Reading journal is due Friday.
Decodable needs to be turned in on Friday.
Social Studies is due the day after it is assigned.

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Do I have to do spelling every night?

You need to know how to spell your words.  Below are some sample 
activities that could help you.  

You do not need to turn any spelling assignments in, but you do 
need to practice.

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What are the spelling activities?

 Spelling Activities

1.	Write the spelling words in alphabetical order.
2.	Write each spelling word 3 times.
3.	Have an adult orally quiz you on the spelling words.
4.	Have an adult give you a written practice test. 
5.	Make a word search using the spelling words.
6.	Make flashcards and practice reading them.
7.	Write the spelling words in large bubble letters and 
color them in crayons and markers.
8.	Write the spelling words. Circle the consonants and 
underline the vowels.
9.	Write the spelling words. Trace consonants in blue and 
vowels in red.
10.	Practice 10 minutes on www.spellingcity.com

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What are the no excuse words [high frequency words]?

the	or	out	its
of	by	them	who
and	one	then	now
a	had	she	people
to	not	many	my
in	but	some	made
is	what	so	over
you	all	these	did
that	were	would	down
it	when	other	only
he	we	into	way
for	there	has	find
was	can	more	use
on	an	her	may
are	your	two	water
as	which	like	long
with	their	him	little
his	said	see	very
they	if	time	after
at	do	could	words
be	will	no	called
this	each	make	just
From	about	than	where
I	how	first	most
have	up	been	know

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Where do I turn in homework?

Please turn in homework to the 2nd drawer of the 3 tier bin.

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