3rd Grade ELA Jeopardy

Phonics

100

How many vowels are in the word: SWIFTLY

2 (L and Y)

200

What syllable types are in: CRAWFISH

Vowel team and closed

300

Pronounce means to say parts of a word in a typical way. If I add the prefix mis- to the word, how does that change the meaning?

It changes to saying parts of the word incorrectly.

400

Divide the word:

REAPPROACHING

RE AP PROACH ING

500

Spell this word:

unappreciate

Writing

100

What is the first sentence of every essay you write?

The hook

200

What is a transition word to use for text evidence?

According to the passage, 

In the text, 

etc.

300

What does TEACH stand for?

Topic, Evidence, Add, Conclude, Have another look

400

Correct this sentence:

do not run in the street my mom yelled.

"Do not run in the street!" My mom yelled.

500

Name three things that narratives, opinion essays, and informational essays have in common.

Answers may vary (Hooks, details, paragraphs, text references)

Fiction

100

What is the most exciting part of a story called?

Climax

200

Noah got to school and said hello to everyone he saw. He greeted his teacher with a "Good Morning" and a big smile on his face. When there was a new student, he was the very first one to welcome him to the class. What character trait would you give Noah?

Friendly

300

Jiyong loves to read! In fact, he seldom plays video games. He would rather dive into his books instead. What is the meaning of seldom?

Rarely do something

400

Shonda was helping her parents paint chairs for their table. She chose a bright pink. When it was time to eat, Shonda grabbed her meal and sat down on the paint. Oh no! She went upstairs to change and returned to finish her food. She sat on the paing again! When she had to change again, she made sure to not sit in the paint again. What is the theme of the story?

Learn from your mistakes

500

Jacob stayed up all night playing video games. When he came into school, his teacher reminded the class of their big test that day. When Jacob got his grade back, he crumbled up his test, and his eyes started to tear up. What inference can you make about why Jacob crumbled up his test?

He did not do well

Nonfiction

100

Name one text feature

Answers may vary (Title, graph, heading, caption, etc.)

200

True or false? Narratives can NOT be nonfiction.

False

300

What is the main idea?

The rainforest is home to many animals. Monkeys, toucans, and tree frogs live in the rain forest. Insects can be found in the reain forest, too. Almost half of the world's species live in the rain forest. 

The rainforest is home to many animals.

400

What is the author's claim? 

Did you know that students on average spend twenty hours a week in front of screens? Students do not need to be spending so much time on a device. This can hurt their eyes. These kids are also not spending time outside where they need to be. 

Students should spend less time in front of screens.

500

Identify the text structure: 

The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.

Cause and Effect

Random

100

What is Ms. Amaru's cat's name?

Koda

200

What *EXACT* time does school start?

BONUS: What *EXACT* time does school end?

7:40

BONUS: 2:20

300

347 x 28 = 

9,716

400

Name three animals that start with a B

Answers may vary (Bear, bat, butterfly, babboon)

500

What is the missing number?

2,5,11,23, __,95

47 (The pattern is doubled plus 1)