Syllables
How many Syllables in Question?
2
What are the like term?
12 +4x - 8
12 and -8
A character is wearing a coat, shivering, and their breath is visible in the air.
What can you infer about the weather?
It is cold outside.
Convert so they both have their lowest common denominator.
1/2 and 3/8
4/8 and 3/8
What force pulls objects toward the Earth and keeps us from floating into space?
Gravity
How many syllables in run?
1
What are the like terms?
4x - 8 + 3x2 + x - 1
4x and x, -8 and -1
A student walks into class quietly, avoids eye contact, and crumples up a test paper with a low score.
What can you infer about how the student feels?
Embarrassed, upset, and/or disappointed.
Convert so they both have their lowest common denominator.
2/6 and 6/9
1/3 and 2/3
What planet is known as the Red Planet because of the iron oxide (rust) on its surface?
Mars
How many syllables in classroom?
2
What are the like terms?
2x3 - 7 + 9x + x2
There are no like terms.
A character says they are “fine,” but they slam a door, cross their arms, and refuse to talk.
What can you infer about their real feelings?
They are likely angry, frustrated, or upset even though they said they were fine.
Convert so they both have their lowest common denominator.
4/8 and 6/16
4/8 and 3/8
The United States has 50 states, but what city is the nation’s capital and is not a state?
Washington D.C.
How many syllables in hypothetical?
5
Simplify and combine like terms.
x - 12 + 10x - 4x2 + 6x2 + 7
2x2 + 11x - 5
A story describes a town where stores are closed, people whisper, and soldiers are standing on every corner.
What can you infer about what might be happening in the town?
Something serious or dangerous is happening (possibly war, a crisis, or an emergency).
Convert so they both have their lowest common denominator.
1/2 and 2/3
3/6 and 4/6
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known by what name?
The Bill of Rights
How many syllables in supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?
14
Simplify.
4(x + 2) - x
3x + 8
A character refuses help from others even when they clearly need it. Earlier in the story, we learn they were betrayed by a close friend.
What can you infer about why the character refuses help now?
They may have trust issues or fear being hurt or betrayed again.
Convert so they both have their lowest common denominator.
4/5 and 2/8
16/20 and 5/20
What is the name for animals that eat both plants and other animals?
Omnivores