Short ea, ou, y
What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)
thread
thread (plus sentence from student)
How should this word be spelled?
boi OR boy
boy
There are many different types of vegetables. They come in different shapes, sizes, colors and tastes. Some vegetables grow above ground and some grow underground. All vegetables help us stay healthy.
What is the main topic?
Types of vegetables
What would the author's purpose be?
Persuade, Inform, or Entertain
*The Cat in the Hat*
How should this word be spelled?
ouch OR owch
ouch
What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)
gym
gym (plus sentence from student)
How should this word be spelled?
coin OR coyn
coin
Dogs can do many jobs. Some dogs help people who cannot see. Some dogs work with the police and fire departments. Other dogs work on farms to herd sheep. No matter their job, all dogs are loyal and good companions.
What is the main topic?
Jobs dogs can do
What would the author's purpose be?
Persuade, Inform, or Entertain
*a newspaper*
inform
How should this word be spelled?
croun OR crown
crown
What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)
couple
couple (plus sentence from student)
How should this word be spelled?
voice OR voyce
voice
Luca's grandpa has a farm. On the farm, there are animals and crops. Luca's grandpa grows tomatoes, corn, and watermelon. He has cows, horses, pigs, and goats.
What is the main topic?
The things on grandpa's farm
What would the author's purpose be?
Persuade, Inform, or Entertain
*a commercial for McDonald's*
persuade
How should this word be spelled?
ground OR grownd
ground
What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)
bread
bread (plus sentence from student)
How should this word be spelled?
toi OR toy
toy
Molly got a new bike for her birthday. Her dad was going to teach her to ride it. He ran beside her while she pedaled to keep her steady. She wiggled a little bit and fell a few times, but by the end of the day, she could ride all by herself!
What is the main topic?
Molly learning to ride her bike
What would the author's purpose be?
Persuade, Inform, or Entertain
*a nonfiction book about snakes*
inform
How should this word be spelled?
mouse OR mowse
mouse
What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)
trouble
trouble (plus sentence from student)
How should this word be spelled?
join OR joyn
join
The sun is not the only star in the universe, but it is the only star in our solar system. The sun is a large, yellow-orange star that provides heat for Earth. The sun is closest to the planet Mercury and farthest from the planet Neptune.
What is the main topic?
The sun
What would the author's purpose be?
Persuade, Inform, or Entertain
*a poster talking about cool new shoes*
persuade
How should this word be spelled?
touel OR towel
towel