Multisyllabic
rain-coat (v - v)
Write the OTHER way to spell hear. If you can explain the meaning for both spellings, you double your points!
here = stating the location
hear = ability to perceive sound
The best way to help your brain be ready to think!
FHR = Fuel (eat), Hydrate (drink), Rest (sleep)
read, write, and mark up the syllable types: firewood, chainsaw
fire-wood (vce - v)
chain-saw (v - v)
Write the OTHER two ways of spelling there. If you can explain the meanings of all three spellings, you triple your points!
their = plural possession
they're = they + are
there = location
What to do if you do not know the meaning of a word?
Context clues = read the sentence before and after the word to see if you can figure out its meaning
Use a Dictionary if one is available to you
read, write, and mark up the syllable types: highlighter, freedom, sailboat
high-light-er (v - v - r)
free-dom (v - c)
sail-boat (v - v)
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What's the best way to answer multiple choice questions?
Read all parts carefully before making a choice. Sometimes there are two similar choices. You can be the excellent detective!
See how many word cards you can read correctly in 1 minute. If you read 30 or more words correctly, you double your points!
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Read as many sight words correctly as you can in 30 seconds. If you read 20 or more sight words correctly, you double your triple your points
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What to do when I have carefully read all parts, but still don't know what to choose?
Read the question again. Look at all answer options and eliminate options that do not make any sense. Then, choose the option that you think is the closest match to answering the question.
See how many sentences you can read correctly in 1 minute. If you read 10 or more sentences correctly, you double your points!
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Read as many sight word phrases correctly as you can in 1 minute. If you read 20 or more sight word phrases correctly, you double your points!
See sight word phrases
What to do if I get frustrated or distracted, but I know I have to keep trying?
Take some deep, slow breaths. Say something encouraging to yourself (your self-cheer). Do your best.