R Controlled Vowels
Open Syllable Words
Closed Syllable Words
Silent Letters
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100

This word has 2 R Controlled Vowels. Spell it.


What is FARMER?

100

Please explain how to locate the open syllable and vowel sound in this word:

CLOVER

CLO VER

CLO is the open syllable because it ends in a vowel, and O has the long O sound.

100

Please explain how to locate the closed syllables and vowel sound in the first syllable.

The word is:    PUMPKIN

                    

PUMP  KIN

PUMP and KIN are both CLOSED SYLLABLES because they end in a consonant.

The U in PUMP is a short U sound.

100

This word is used to describe a utensil that you use to cut your food.

What is a KNIFE?

100

The contraction for will not?

***Remember, there is no such word as WILLN'T.

What is WON'T?

200

Fill in the blanks with 2 R Controlled Vowel Words.

Huda was wearing a __________ and a ___________.

What is a shirt and a skirt?

200

Please explain how to locate the open syllable and identify the vowel sound in this syllable.

TABLE

TA BLE

TA is the open syllable because it ends in a vowel, and A has the long A sound.

200

Please explain how to locate the closed syllables and vowel sound in the first syllable.

The word is: CONTEST

CON TEST

CON and TEST are the closed syllables because they end in consonants. 

The O in CON is a short O sound.

200

This word is used to describe the action that you do to your hair before you come to school in the morning.

what is COMB?

200

Fill in the blanks.

An oboe is a __________  ____________________.

What is a musical instrument?


300

Explain the difference between FUR and FIR.

FUR is the hair on an animal.

FIR is a kind of tree.


300

Please explain how to locate the open syllable and identify the vowel sound in this syllable.

TULIP

TU  LIP

TU is the open syllable because it ends in a vowel, and U has the long U sound.

300

Please explain how to locate the closed syllables and vowel sound in the first syllable.

The word is:  CATNIP

CAT NIP

CAT and NIP are CLOSED SYLLABLES because they end in consonants.

The A in CAT is a short A sound.

300

This word is used to describe what you do to get from the second floor to MIss Hamann's room?

What is WALK?

300

The poster on Miss Hamann's wall is a picture of Emerald Bay. Miss Hamann has visited there.

In what state can you find Emerald Bay?

What is Nevada?

400

Take this challenge-

A person who loves to dance is called a ____________.

What is a dancer?

400

Please explain how to locate the open syllable and identify the vowel sound in this syllable.

FEVER

FE VER

FE is the open syllable because it ends in a vowel, and E has the long E sound.

400

Please explain how to locate the closed syllables and vowel sound in the first syllable.

The word is: UNDERSTANDING

UN DER STAND ING

UN DER STAND ING are CLOSED SYLLABLES because they end in consonants.

The U in UN is a short U sound.

400

This word is used to describe what you do each day to get your answers on paper.

What is WRITE?

400

If you were paying attention this morning, you heard what was for lunch today. Please tell us what 3 food choices you have.

What are Italians, Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, or Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwiches?

500

Fill in the blank - 

In my living room, there are many pieces of

___________________________________.

What is furniture?

500

Please explain how to locate the open syllable and identify the vowel sound in this syllable.

BROKEN

BRO KEN 

BRO is the open syllable because it ends in a vowel, and O has the long O sound.

500

Please explain how to locate the closed syllables and describe the vowel sound in the first syllable.

The word is: THANKSGIVING

THANKS GIV ING 

THANKS GIV ING are CLOSED SYLLABLES because they end in consonants.

TRICKY...

The A is part of a GLUED SOUND ANK.

500

This word describes light that will make your eyes ache.

What is BRIGHT?

500

Name the 2 kitty cats that Miss Hamann has at home.

What are Butterscotch and Snickers?