Word Play
Syllabication:
How many syllables does the word "problem" have?
2
In this genre, the author is the narrator. You will read (or write) pronouns "me, my, and I."
personal narrative
What is the only mammal that can fly?
a)eagle
b)bat
c)flying squirrel
d)jaguar
b) bat
short u:
What is the hard rubber disc used in ice hockey?
puck
This genre features paneled illustrations that tell a story (also one of the most popular genres in 3rd grade!)
graphic novel
What is the largest land animal?
a)African Savanna Elephant
b)Asian Elephant
c)Hippopotamus
d)Blue Whale
a) African Savanna Elephant
Compound word:
What does Dora the Explorer use to carry her belongings?
backpack
biography
How many degrees can an Owl turn its head?
a) 100 degrees
b) 270 degrees
c) 180 degrees
d) 360 degrees
b. 270 degrees
Open and closed syllables:
Does the word "absent" have two open or two closed syllables?
two closed syllables
In this genre, stories may be passed down through generations, feature talking animals, and/or teach a moral.
traditional literature (folktales, variant tales, and fables)
How many hairs per square inch do sea otter pelts have?
a) 10 hairs per square inch
b) 100 hairs per square inch
c) 1,000 hairs per square inch
d) 1,000,000 hairs per square inch
d.) 1,000,000 hairs per square inch