Vowel Teams
ue, oo, ui, ew, ou, ow
ue, oo, ui, ew, ou, ow
This vowel team in the word spoon makes the /oo/ sound as in moon. What is the vowel team?
The team is oo (as in spoon).
What does the prefix mis- mean in words like mistake, misplace, and mislead?
It means wrongly or badly.
What suffix is added to the verb teach to name the person who conducts the lesson?
The suffix is -er -> teacher.
What syllable type ends in a consonant and contains a short vowel sound, such as in cat or nap- in napkin?
A Closed Syllable.
Spot the vowel team in this multisyllabic adjective: chewable.
The vowel team is ew (making the /oo/ sound).
Spell the cold, healthy beverage squeezed from apples or oranges that uses the vowel team ui.
The word is juice (j - u - i - c - e).
If the adjective correct means right, what does incorrect mean, and what is its prefix?
Prefix: in-. Meaning: not correct (wrong).
Which suffix indicates that an action is happening right now in the present: -ed, -ing, or -tion?
The suffix is -ing.
In the two-syllable word tiger (ti - ger), what type of syllable is the first syllable ti-?
An Open Syllable.
Decode this complex word by naming its prefix, root word, and suffix: misleading.
Prefix: mis- | Root: lead (with 'ea' vowel team) | Suffix: -ing.
Fill in the missing vowel team for something a detective finds in a mystery: cl____.
The team is ue -> clue.
Add the prefix mis- to the verb lead. What is the new word, and what does it mean?
The word is mislead (to guide wrongly or give false direction).
Add the prefix mis- to the verb lead. What is the new word, and what does it mean?
The word is mislead (to guide wrongly or give false direction).
What is a VCE (Vowel-Consonant-e) syllable? Give an example from: hop, hope, or horn.
hope! (A syllable with 1 vowel, 1 consonant, and silent final 'e').
Analyze both syllables in the word winter (win - ter). What are the two syllable types?
win- is Closed and -ter is R-Controlled!
Both crow and cow have the team ow. What distinct sound does 'ow' make in each word?
In crow, 'ow' says long /ō/. In cow, 'ow' says /ou/!
Add the prefix mis- to the verb lead. What is the new word, and what does it mean?
The word is mislead (to guide wrongly or give false direction).
What part of speech do the suffixes -tion and -sion create when added to verbs?
They create NOUNS (naming an act, state, or condition).
Why is the syllable in bird, farm, and corn called an R-Controlled syllable?
Because the letter 'r' takes control of the vowel sound!
Homophone Spelling Detective: Which spelling is the color of the clear sky: blew or blue?
The color is blue (b - l - u - e).
Spelling Position Rule: Why do we spell cloud with ou, but clown with ow?
ou sits in the middle of words; ow is used before final 'n' or 'l' (or at word ends)!
The prefix in- can mean 'NOT' or 'IN/INTO'. Which meaning does it have in invisible?
It means NOT (not able to be seen).
Break down the noun celebration into its base word and suffix. What spelling rule was applied?
Root Word: celebrate + Suffix: -tion. The silent 'e' was dropped!
Divide reptile into its two syllables and identify the syllable type of EACH syllable.
rep (Closed) + tile (VCE / Vowel-Consonant-e).
Grand Master: Divide subtraction into all 3 syllables, state each syllable type, and identify the suffix!
sub (Closed) + trac (Closed) + tion (Suffix / Stable final syllable). Suffix is -tion!