Phonics
What is a vowel team?
A vowel team is a combination of two vowels that work together to make one sound.
What is the main idea of a story?
The big idea or central idea that author wants us to know.
What does "synonym" mean?
What does it mean to read fluently?
Reading fluently means reading smoothly, accurately, and with expression, allowing for better understanding of the text.
What is a complete sentence?
a complete thought that include both a subject and a predicate
Give an example of a vowel team.
"ai" in "rain" or "ea" in "team."
How can you find the setting?
You can find the setting by looking for clues about the time and place where the story occurs, often mentioned in the beginning or throughout the story.
Give a synonym for "happy."
joyful or cheerful
Why is expression important in reading?
Expression is important because it helps convey the emotions and tone of the text, making it more engaging and easier to understand.
What are the parts of a paragraph?
topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion
What sound do the vowel teams "ai" and "ay" make?
They both typically make the long "a" sound
What does it mean to make an inference?
Making an inference means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.
What is an antonym for "big"?
small
How do commas change the way we read a sentence?
We have to pause and take a quick breath
How do you start a story?
introduce a character, setting, or a problem to grab the reader's attention.
How do you decode a word with a vowel team?
Look for the vowel team in the word and pronounce it as a single sound, then blend it with the surrounding consonants.
Name a strategy to summarize a text.
One strategy to summarize a text is to identify the main idea and key details, then restate them in your own words.
Define "context clues."
Context clues are hints or information in the surrounding text that help readers understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
How can you improve your reading fluency?
by practicing reading aloud regularly, using repeated readings, and reading with a partner.
What is a strong conclusion?
Explain why vowel teams are important in reading.
Vowel teams help readers recognize words more quickly by understanding how vowels can combine to produce specific sounds.
Describe how to identify the author's purpose.
You can identify the author's purpose by asking why the author wrote the text: to inform, entertain, persuade, or express an opinion, and looking for clues in the language and content used.
How do you use a dictionary to find a word?
You look up the word by finding the correct alphabetical section, then read the definition and other information provided, such as pronunciation and usage.
Describe how to practice reading aloud.
find a quiet space, choose a book or passage, read it slowly and clearly, and focus on using expression and proper pacing.
Explain the writing process.
The writing process typically includes several steps: prewriting (planning), drafting (writing the first version), revising (making changes), editing (correcting errors), and publishing (sharing the final piece).