When the consonant c or g is followed by "e" "i" or "y"
What is the rule for a "soft" c or "soft" g?
100
when a word or syllable has only one vowel and that vowel is followed by one or more consonants, the vowel is usually...
What is short?
100
Two things you must do to succeed in school
What are going to class and taking good notes?
100
the point, the most important key to better reading
What is the main idea?
100
the two main characters of the story
Who are the man and the dog?
200
This word tells you how to break a word into parts called syllables and how to pronounce (say) each syllable.
What is phonics?
200
The words flake, refuse, and bite are examples of this rule.
What is the silent e rule?
200
to improve your language skills
What is one reason to become a regular reader?
200
another way to think of the main idea
What is an umbrella idea?
200
newcomer, unimaginative
What are two adjectives to describe "the man"?
300
The words "care," "custom," "card," "panic," "guest," "green," "fog," and "fragment" are examples of these types of consonants.
What are hard c's and hard g's?
300
The words seed, please, plea, hail, road, play, tie, tow are examples of this rule.
What is the two vowels together rule?
The first vowel is long. The second is silent.
300
do a lot of reading
What is the best way to become a better reader?
300
the ideas that fit under the general idea of a paragraph
What are specific ideas?
300
1908
In what year was To Build a Fire written?
400
'NK' 'FL' 'ST' 'ND' ARE EXAMPLES OF THESE
What are consonant blends?
400
The words me, she, music, notice, and basic are examples of this
What is the final single vowel rule?
400
your attitude!
What is the key to success in school?
400
Look for a general statement.
Decide if that statement is supported by most of the other material in the paragraph.
What is a good two-step way to find a writer's point?
400
swiftly, hastily
What are two vocabulary words that mean fast, quickly?
Follow up: vowels: long or short? consonant blend or digraph?
500
These are four examples of consonant digraphs
What are ph, sh, th, and ch?
500
whether or not the air is blocked or unblocked when a word is pronounced
What is the difference between how you pronounce consonants and vowels?
Consonants are made when the tongue, lips, or teeth block air coming out of your mouth; vowels are made with an open mouth, unblocked by teeth, tongue, or lips.
500
three strategies to take control of your time
What are pay attention to the course outline/syllabus, create a large monthly calendar, write a "to do" list everyday