R/W Questions
Keyword for a, i, and o
apple, itch, octopus
Where is the schwa?
Salad
second a
brave
showing courage or being strong when something is scary or unfamiliar
Why do cats purr?
To show that they are happy to be with you
Syllable where we usually find schwa
second syllable
Which letter is the schwa?
problem
e
stress
feeling of pressure
Cats can help cut down these for kids
Allergies
An unstressed syllable, usually sounds like short u or i.
Schwa
Which letter is the schwa?
Bottom
the last o
comfort
feeling of ease
2 things that cats can help our hearts with
lessen stress and lessen risk of stroke
Which of the following words have a schwa? tipdex, custom, picnic, cotton, relpon
custom and cotton
Which word has 2 schwas and where are they?
compute camper banana
banana - the first and last a
companion
someone you spend a lot of time with, like a pet
What are the 3 ways that cats are described in the passage?
Brave, fun companions, and good for our health
Which of the following words are spelled incorrectly?
sunglases floss canyin truckbed septick
sunglasses, canyon, septic
Name the words with a schwa sound in them:
mountain, captain, complain
all three!
affection
feeling of fondness or liking
Two ways cats can be helpful and brave
detect health issues (eg. seizures) and environmental issues (eg. gas leaks)