VOWEL COMBINATIONS
A word with the -ay combination
ex: play, stay, lay, sway, etc.
Accomplish
to achieve or complete successfully
BRANE
or
BRAIN
BRAIN
This writing style is based on fact and information
Informational Text
The orange cat knocked over the glass of milk
Major: cat knocked over glass
Minor: Orange, milk
A word with the -ee combination
ex: sleep, sweep, green, screen, etc.
Decrease
make or become smaller in size
PEACH
or
PEECH
PEACH
This writing style tells a story
Narrative
Mr. Felker walked into a large, purple room.
Major: Mr. Felker walked into a room
Minor: Large, purple
A word with the -ai combination
ex: braid, frail, trail, train, etc.
Intend
have a purpose or plan
TREAT
or
TREET
TREAT
This type of writing is NOT true
Fiction
George wore a crown made of gold and jewels; the jewels were red, blue, and yellow.
Major: George wore a crown with jewels
Minor: colors of jewels
A word with the -ea combination
ex: peach, knead, scream, cheap, east, leash, etc.
Infuriate
make extremely angry
CREEM
or
CREAM
CREAM
This type of writing is true and uses fact
Nonfiction
Steenland is an elementary school with tile floors and a large gymnasium.
Major: Steenland is a school
Minor: tile floors, large gym
A word with the -oa combination
ex: float, boat, coach, roast, croak, etc.
Vague
of uncertain or unclear meaning
GRONE
or
GROAN
GROAN
This type of writing uses sources to support the author's viewpoint and challenge other viewpoints
Argumentative
John got a new red bike. He likes to ride it to school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Major: John got a bike he rides to school
Minor: It is red; days he rides it