Letters
"a" as in apple, "e" as in Ed, "i" as in itch, "o" as in octopus. "u" as in up
short vowels and the key words
This is an example of this type of word. Cupcake
compound word
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slingshot
slingshot
List at least 3 closed syllable exceptions:
old, olt, ost, ild, ind
Read this sentence. What does contributes mean?
Everyone contributes to the class picnic by bringing a snack.
gives
"a" as in safe, "e" as in Pete, "i" as in pine, "o" as in cone, "u" as in mule, and "u" as in rule
long vowels and key words
Name the type of syllable that has a short vowel.
closed syllable
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unsafe
unsafe
List the v-e exception:
ive
Read this sentence. What does recognize mean?
My dogs will recognize me once I get back from my trip.
to know someone or something
This letter can make a /z/ sound between two vowels.
s
Name the type of syllable for a long vowel.
v-e, open
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valentine
valentine
Find all the words that have closed syllable exceptions:
host, drink, font, mild, told, lump
host, mild, told
Correct this sentence.
If blake does not invit me I will be mad
If Blake does not invite me I will be mad.
Tell the two types of syllables.
closed syllable and v-e syllable
This can be added to the end of the base word or a base element.
suffix
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extreme
extreme
Find all the words that have v-e exceptions:
give, most, live, olive, kind
give, live, olive
Correct this sentence.
Landon was a daredevil on hims bik.
Landon was a daredevil on his bike.
Name 3 digraphs.
ch, sh, wh, ck, th
This can be added to the beginning of a word element or base word.
prefix
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disinvites
disinvites
What is a v-e or closed syllable exception?
Give an example of a word that is either a closed syllable exception or a v-e exception.
An exception means something doesn't follow the rules. The vowel sound will be different than it's expected sound.
Correct this sentence:
my classmakes were homesick on the tirp.
My classmates were homesick on the trip.