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Syllabication:

How many syllables does the word "problem" have? 

2

100

In this genre, the author is the narrator. You will read (or write) pronouns "me, my, and I." 

personal narrative

100

What is the only mammal that can fly? 

a)eagle

b)bat

c)flying squirrel

d)jaguar

b) bat

200

short u: 

What is the hard rubber disc used in ice hockey? 

puck

200

This genre features paneled illustrations that tell a story (also one of the most popular genres in 3rd grade!) 

graphic novel 

200

What is the largest land animal? 

a)African Savanna Elephant 

b)Asian Elephant 

c)Hippopotamus 

d)Blue Whale

a) African Savanna Elephant

300

Compound word: 

What does Dora the Explorer use to carry her belongings? 

backpack

300
In this genre, the subject is the life of a very important person. 

biography

300

How many degrees can an Owl turn its head? 

a) 100 degrees 

b) 270 degrees

c) 180 degrees 

d) 360 degrees

b. 270 degrees

400

Open and closed syllables: 

Does the word "absent" have two open or two closed syllables? 

two closed syllables

400

In this genre, stories may be passed down through generations, feature talking animals, and/or teach a moral. 

traditional literature (folktales, variant tales, and fables) 

400

How many hairs per square inch do sea otter pelts have? 

a) 10 hairs per square inch 

b) 100 hairs per square inch 

c) 1,000 hairs per square inch 

d) 1,000,000 hairs per square inch

d.) 1,000,000 hairs per square inch