Word Detective
Read this word aloud: cake
cake
24 + 13
37
What is the main idea of a story?
What the story is mostly about
Which word is spelled correctly: frend or friend?
friend
How many legs does a spider have?
8
Read this word aloud: raincoat. What two words make up this word?
rain + coat
56 − 24
32
What does it mean to predict?
Make a guess about what will happen
What punctuation mark belongs at the end of this sentence? "Where is my backpack"
Question mark (?)
What is the largest ocean?
Pacific
Read this word aloud: unhappy. What does un- mean?
not
38 + 27
65
What is a character?
A person, animal, or other being in a story
Fix this sentence: "the dog likes to play"
The dog likes to play.
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
Read this word aloud: carefully. What is the base word?
care
72 − 38
34
What is an inference?
A conclusion using clues and what you already know
What is the past tense of the word teach?
taught
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Read this word aloud: unbelievable. What does this word mean?
Hard to believe
125 + 48
173
What does it mean to summarize?
Tell the most important information in fewer words
Correct this sentence: "me and my friend was playing outside"
My friend and I were playing outside.
What is the capital of Michigan?
Lansing