Syllables
Syllable definition
the "beat" of a word (how many sounds are in a word)
Homophone definition
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings AND different meanings.
Contraction definition
A word made by combining two other words using an apostrophe
Synonym definition
Two words that mean almost the same thing (example: small and little)
Materials that give us factual information to make our research and writing more accurate and easier to understand
Special trick for counting syllables
Put your hand under your chin, every time your chin moves is another syllable in the word.
There
What are the two words that make this contraction? He's
He + is = He's
Antonym definition
Thesaurus
How many syllables are in "suitcase"?
"I'm thinking about getting my ____ (hair/hare) cut"
Hair
What are the two words that make this contraction? Can't
Can + not = can't
"Help" and "Assist" ... synonyms or antonyms?
Synonyms
What reference source would you use to look at a location on a map?
Atlas
How many syllables are in "cereal"?
Three (ce-re-al)
"Do you know if there is mac and cheese for lunch or ___ (not/knot)?"
Not
What contraction is made from these two words: should + not ?
"Listen" and "hear" ... synonyms or antonyms?
Synonyms
What reference source could you use to find basic information on any subject? (Hint: it is usually 26 books!)
Encyclopedia
How many syllables are in "elementary"?
Five! (el-e-men-ta-ry)
"There were ___ (eight/ate) candies left in the bowl"
Eight
What contraction is made from these words: they are?
they + are = they're
"Above" and "Below" ... synonyms or antonyms?
Antonyms
What reference source could you find dates or statistics from every year?
Almanac