Phonics
What sound does the letter "A" make in the word "cat"?
/a/
What sound does the letter "B" make?
What do we call a word that names a person, place, or thing? (Hint: It starts with "N.")
noun
What do we call the last sentence in a story? (Hint: It helps wrap everything up!)
concluding sentence
Who is the main character in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"?
Goldilocks
What two vowels make the long "ee" sound in the word "team"?
/ee/
Which letter makes the /sh/ sound in "shoe"?
s-h
What is the plural form of "child"?
children
Which word shows ownership? "The dog's bone" or "The dog bone"?
dog's
What is the setting of a story?
where and when the story happens
What is the first letter in the word "goat"?
g
What letters makes the /ch/ sound in "chair"?
c-h
Find the pronoun in this sentence: "She loves to read."
She
Write a sentence using the word "fun".
EX: It was a fun birthday party.
What does "plot" mean?
what happens in the story
Clap the syllables in "elephant." How many are there?
3
What is a silent letter in the word "knock"?
K
What is the past tense of "run"?
ran
What is the first step in writing a story? (Hint: It’s like thinking of an idea!)
Brainstorming
Why do fables have morals?
to teach us something
In the word "mice", does the letter "I" make a short or long sound?
Long sound
What sound do the letters "ph" make in the word "phone"?
/f/
Find the adjective in this sentence: "The happy dog played outside."
happy
How can you make your writing more interesting? (Hint: Think about details!)
Descriptive words, details, adjectives
Name two stories you know. What do they have in common?