Vowel Teams
What vowel team is in the word boat?
"oa"
Which letter is silent in knock?
k
If a book gives facts, what's the purpose?
to inform
What's the main idea of: "Dogs are great pets. They are loyal, fun, and protective."
A: Dogs are great pets.
What does the prefix re- mean?
again
What vowel team makes the long e sound in team?
ea
What letter is silent in lamb?
b
If an author writes to make you laugh, the purpose is...?
to entertain
Main idea or detail: "Whales are mammals. They breathe air and give birth to live young."
main idea
What does un- mean in unhappy?
not happy
What vowel team is in rain?
ai
Which letter is silent in wrist?
w
If an author writes a letter asking for a new park, the purpose is...?
To persuade
Find the main idea: "Pizza is a favorite food. People love the cheese, toppings, and crust."
Pizza is a favorite food.
What does -ful mean in joyful?
Full of
What vowel team makes the long u in fruit?
"ui"
What letter is silent in castle?
"t"
Which purpose fits a comic book?
to entertain
Find the main idea: "Recycling helps the Earth. It reduces waste and saves resources."
Recycling helps the Earth.
What does pre- mean in preview?
Before
What vowel team makes the long e sound in keep?
"ee"
Which two letters are silent in light>
"gh"
If the author writes a cookbook which purpose is he/she writing for?
to inform
Find the main idea, The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States. It was given to the United States to represent freedom and democtracy. What is the main idea?
The main idea is the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
What does the prefix "dis" mean?
"not"