short vowels
long vowels
blends & digraphs
vocabulary
reading
100

locate the short vowel in the word REMIX

100

Locate the long vowel sound in the word DROVE 

O

100

Fill in the blank with a digraph : Tea__er

Hint: A person who helps students learn

CH

100

The prefix un- in unbelievable means...

not 

not believable

100

What do you think the word "tremendous" means in the following sentence:

"You have been a tremendous help in class today, thank you!"

very, extremely, huge, big, massive

200

locate the short vowel in the word COMPLETE

O

200

Locate the long vowel sound in the word MISTAKE

A

200

Locate the beginning blend and the digraph in the word BRANCH

Blend = BR

Digraph = CH

200

The suffix -ing in the words JUMPING means....

happening right now

200

What is the subject and verb in this sentence?

"The dog drank water from the bowl."

Subject: dog

Verb: drank

300

How do you know if the vowel is short in a syllable?

Closed Syllable = CVC

The vowel is surrounded by consontants

300

How do you know if the vowel is long in a syllable?

Open Syllable = CV

The vowel is at the end of the syllable.

300

Fill in the black with a trigraph: WI___

Hint: a lady who flies on a broomstick and wears a pointy hat

TCH

300

What is the plural form of puppy?

puppies

300

What is an antonym of the word scorching?

Example: "The scorching sun made me want to swim in the pool."

freezing, very cold

400

What vowel team is making a short vowel sound in the word SAUCE?

AU

400

What letters are making the long vowel sound in the word EIGHT?

EI

400

Locate the blend and digraph in the word WHISKER

Blend: SK

digraph: WH

400

What is the contraction for would not?

wouldn't

400

"The behavior in class was getting out of hand."

What does the phrase getting out of hand mean in this sentence?

uncontrollable, chaotic

500

Explain why the vowels are short in the word NERVOUS

ER = R controlled vowel

Closed Syllables

Vowel team OU

500

Explain why the vowels are long in the word REPLAY

E = Open Syllable

AY = Vowel Team

500

List 3 words that have a blend.

responses vary

500

Break up the word UNHIDDEN into syllables and explain why the vowels are long or short.

UN - HID - DEN

All vowels are short because each syllable is closed.

500

What does the word parched mean in the following sentence:

"I was so parched, I drank 5 cups of water!" 

thirsty