School Vocab
Verbs
Writing with Weather
Spelling Sight Words
Compare/Contrast
100
What is this?
A pencil
100
I (am/is) from Mexico.
am
100
What kind of weather do you see in the picture?
I see a storm.
100
Spell the word ______.
the
100
To compare means to find things that are the _______.
same.
200
What do you use to sharpen a pencil?
A pencil sharpener.
200
She (like/likes) to play the piano.
likes
200
Describe the weather in this picture.
The weather is cloudy. The weather is also sunny out.
200
Spell the word ______.
and
200
To contrast means to find things that are ______.
different
300
What is the name of the place where you walk in between your classes?
A hallway
300
I (has/have) one brother.
have
300
Describe the weather in this picture.
The weather is sunny and warm. It is not cloudy.
300
Spell the word _____.
who
300
What goes in the middle part of the Venn Diagram?
a list of things that are the same
400
Where can you see Coach Chesnutt AND also play basketball?
The gym
400
They are ______ soccer.
playing
400
What type of weather would it be if you needed an umbrella?
Rainy
400
Spell the word _______.
by
400
Are these words used with comparing or contrasting?
-like
-same
-also
-similarly
Comparing
500
Write as many sentences as you can about this picture. You have 2 minutes.
Example answer-
I see a classroom full of students. One student is reading and another student is sleeping. Someone is taking a photo. There are many people in the room.
500
What is the difference between the verb walk and walking?
Adding -ING to walk, shows that it is happening right now.
500
Describe your favorite season. Why is it your favorite season? Write as many sentences as you can.
Example answer:
My favorite season is summer. I like it because it is hot outside. I can go swimming in the pool. I also like it because there is no school. These are the reasons why summer is my favorite season.
500
Spell the word __________.
because
500
What are these words usually used for?
-but
-differently
-on the other hand
Contrasting