How to Study for a Spelling Test Portland OR

Steps

1. Write each word out several times. This is where you start to memorize it.
2. Carry around your spelling list. Read it and spell the words to yourself on breaks, between classes, on the bus, and when ever you have a free moment.
3. Practice for the exam by saying the word or, preferably, have a friend or parent say it out loud to you.
4. Make sure you can't see the word. Cover the word with your hand or a book if you're studying alone.
5. Write the word down on a piece of paper and check to see if you wrote it correctly. Write the word repeated on a piece of paper -- like the whole page! That will help you remember how to spell it.
6. Repeat until you spell the words correctly each time.

Tips

• Review the list first thing in the morning when you get up, you learn faster and easier first thing in the morning.
• You might want a friend or sibling to help you.
• When studying for any exam, try eating or drinking something with a distinct flavor or odor (i.e. a peppermint, or red bull) then eat/drink the same thing during the test. The distinct flavor will work as a mnemonic device and will improve recollection.
• Have fake spelling bees with friends. Compete to see who can spell the most words -- correctly, of course!

Warnings

• Practice makes perfect. If you practice spelling the words incorrectly you will memorize them incorrectly. Be sure that you have it right.
• Never, ever cheat on a test, spelling or otherwise. If you cheat, that is considered lying.

Things You'll Need

• Pen/pencil
• Paper

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