Vowel Teams
the syllable type for when you mark a vowel team
d (double vowel)
Spell the word that is the sea animal with big teeth that thinks that fish are friends
shark
What is the symbol for a schwa?
ə
What is a homophone?
Two or more words that sound the same, but mean different things.
When I ask the class a question, I expect that you ______.
respond :)
Name 2 vowel teams that can say "o"
oa, ow, oe
Spell the word: "I want _____ food"
more
What vowel is always a schwa when it is the first letter or last letter in a word: a, e, i, o, u?
a (like Alaska)
Which word goes in the sentence: The (maid, made) brought dinner to the table.
maid
Name 3 friends sitting at your table.
(Will Vary)
Name 2 vowel teams that can say "e"
ee, ea, ey
How many spelling options are there for "ar"
1
Which syllable has a schwa: chicken? 1st or 2nd
2nd
Which word goes in the sentence: The car (past, passed) the park quickly.
passed
It starts as an egg, then is a tadpole, then it starts to get legs and loose its tail, then is a frog, and then the cycle starts over again!
The 2 spelling options of "a" at the end of a word
ay, a
Name the 3 spelling options for "ər"
er, ir, ur
Which syllable has a schwa: classical? 1st, 2nd, or 3rd
3rd
Which word goes in the sentence: The boy had way (to, too, two) much candy.
too
How do you spell ___________? (movies, music, games, etc)
entertainment
The 2 spelling options of "a" in the middle of a word.
ai, a-e
Name the 2 spelling options for "or"
or, ore
Which syllable has the schwa: maximum? 1st, 2nd, or 3rd?
2nd
Which word goes in the sentence: The lion has a furry (mane, main).
mane
What is Mrs. Johnson favorite animal?
A fox!