Short ea, ou, y
oi and oy
Main Topic
Author's Purpose
ou and ow
100

What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)

thread

thread (plus sentence from student)

100

How should this word be spelled?

boi   OR   boy

boy

100

There are many different types of vegetables. They come in different shapes, sizes, colors and tastes. Some vegetables grow above ground and some grow underground. All vegetables help us stay healthy.

What is the main topic?

Types of vegetables

100

What would the author's purpose be?

Persuade, Inform, or Entertain

*The Cat in the Hat*

entertain
100

How should this word be spelled?

ouch   OR   owch

ouch

200

What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)

gym

gym (plus sentence from student)

200

How should this word be spelled?

coin   OR   coyn

coin

200

Dogs can do many jobs. Some dogs help people who cannot see. Some dogs work with the police and fire departments. Other dogs work on farms to herd sheep. No matter their job, all dogs are loyal and good companions.

What is the main topic?

Jobs dogs can do

200

What would the author's purpose be?

Persuade, Inform, or Entertain

*a newspaper*

inform

200

How should this word be spelled?

croun   OR   crown

crown

300

What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)

couple

couple (plus sentence from student)

300

How should this word be spelled?

voice   OR   voyce

voice

300

Luca's grandpa has a farm. On the farm, there are animals and crops. Luca's grandpa grows tomatoes, corn, and watermelon. He has cows, horses, pigs, and goats. 

What is the main topic?

The things on grandpa's farm

300

What would the author's purpose be?

Persuade, Inform, or Entertain

*a commercial for McDonald's*

persuade

300

How should this word be spelled?

ground   OR   grownd

ground

400

What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)

bread

bread (plus sentence from student)

400

How should this word be spelled?

toi   OR   toy

toy

400

Molly got a new bike for her birthday. Her dad was going to teach her to ride it. He ran beside her while she pedaled to keep her steady. She wiggled a little bit and fell a few times, but by the end of the day, she could ride all by herself!

What is the main topic?

Molly learning to ride her bike

400

What would the author's purpose be?

Persuade, Inform, or Entertain

*a nonfiction book about snakes*

inform

400

How should this word be spelled?

mouse   OR   mowse

mouse

500

What is this word? (Plus make a sentence with it.)

trouble

trouble (plus sentence from student)

500

How should this word be spelled?

join   OR   joyn

join

500

The sun is not the only star in the universe, but it is the only star in our solar system. The sun is a large, yellow-orange star that provides heat for Earth. The sun is closest to the planet Mercury and farthest from the planet Neptune.

What is the main topic?

The sun

500

What would the author's purpose be?

Persuade, Inform, or Entertain

*a poster talking about cool new shoes*

persuade

500

How should this word be spelled?

touel   OR   towel

towel