Keep a journal of new words and their definitions
Write a new ending to a story just read
Give a speech about a text
Use crossword puzzles or word searches to highlight main ideas; better yet, have students create the puzzles
Keep a journal of grammar mistakes and the rule that corrects them
Write an explanation for each change you suggest in a partner's writing
Write instructions for someone reading your writing; tell them what to notice and where
Write out instructions for solving math problems
Keep a diary of your successes and struggles with understanding math concepts
Research and write about a famous mathematician
Write a dialogue between two people trying to solve a math problem and make sure they figure out how to solve it
Write out the questions you have about daily math assignments. Before the next math lesson, answer the questions you wrote from the previous assignment. You may get the answers from your book, from a classmate or from your teacher.
Have a spelling bee with only mathematical terms