Same Final Sounds
What word ends with the same final sound as bee?
Any word ending in /Δ/, such as key, tree, or see.
Say each sound in me.
/m/ /Δ/ β 2 sounds
Use because to tell why you brought an umbrella
Ex. because: βI brought an umbrella because it might rain.β
Name three things you might see at a Halloween party.
Possible answers: Costumes, candy, pumpkins, decorations, or games.
You see a child wearing a cape and carrying a bag of candy. What might the child be doing?
Trick-or-treating or celebrating Halloween.
What word ends with the same final sound as map?
Any word ending in /p/, such as cup, hop, or soap
Say each sound in sun.
/s/ /Ε/ /n/ β 3 sounds
Use when to tell what you do after school.
Ex. when: βWhen school ends, I go home.β
What is an antonym (opposite word) for frightened?
Possible answers: Brave, calm, or unafraid.
Sam reaches into his candy bag and discovers a hole. What probably happened, and what should he do?
The candy may have fallen out. He should tell an adult and get a new bag.
What word ends with the same final sound as fish?
Any word ending in /sh/, such as brush, dish, or wish
Say each sound in ship.
/sh/ /Δ/ /p/ β 3 sounds. The letters sh represent one sound.
Use if to tell what you might do on a rainy day.
Ex. βIf it rains, I will play inside.β
What does enormous mean? Use it in a Halloween sentence.
Very large. Example: An enormous spider sat on the pumpkin.
Ava is wearing a costume, but she keeps pulling at it and looks uncomfortable. How might she feel, and what could help?
She may feel uncomfortable or frustrated. She could adjust it or ask an adult for help.
What word ends with the same final sound as tent?
Any word ending in /t/, such as boat, hat, or light.
Say each sound in frog.
/f/ /r/ /Ε/ /g/ β 4 sounds
Use because to explain why a character might feel proud.
Ex. because: βThe character felt proud because she finished the race.β
What is a synonym (word with same meaning) for creepy?
Possible answers: Spooky, eerie, scary, freaky, unsettling.
A pumpkin was on the porch yesterday. Today, it is smashed on the ground. What are two possible explanations?
It fell, an animal knocked it over, or someone accidentally bumped it.
What word ends with the same final sound as stamp?
Any word ending in /mp/, such as lamp, jump, or bump.
Say each sound in plant.
/p/ /l/ /Δ/ /n/ /t/ β 5 sounds
Use when and if in one sentence about getting ready for a trip.
Ex. when and if: βWhen we pack our bags, we will check if we have our tickets.β
The word bat can mean two different things. What are they?
A flying mammal and a piece of equipment used to hit a ball.
Your group is trick-or-treating when it starts pouring rain. What are two things you could do, and why?
Use umbrellas and raincoats to stay dry, or go home because it is safer indoors.