Name the Family
I am a creature with a hard shell and pinchers that lives in the ocean. Am I in the (ob), (ab) or (ib) family?
Crab is in the (ab) family.
Spell the word in the (ob) family that means you have work to do. You may even get paid for this.
J-o-b
Change the vowel in spit to describe the black marks on a Dalmatian dog.
O changes spit to spot.
Is the vowel short or long in STOP?
Short o (like octopus)
Miss Nissa’s secret words this week.
Alligator Act
I am a cloth that babies wear to keep their clothes clean when they eat. Am I in the (ab), (ob) or (ib) family?
Bib is in the (ib) family.
Spell the (op) family word that means to go out and buy things.
S-h-o-p
Change the vowel in rib to mean stealing from a bank.
O changes rib to rob.
Is the vowel sound short or long in RIPE?
Long i (the silent e makes it say its name)
Oban’s dad’s name rhymes with sob. Spell his name and watch out for the size of the first letter!
(Capital) R-o-b
This is what happens if you step on ice and fall. Am I in the (ap), (ip) or (op) family?
Slip is in the (ip) family.
Spell the word in the (ip) family that describes water coming out of the tap VERY slowly.
D-r-i-p
Change the vowel in rip to mean a style of popular music.
A changes rip to rap.
Is the vowel sound short or long in gate?
Long a (the silent e says “say your name vowel!)
Nola has one of these for a pet. It hasn’t changed into a flying insect yet!
Quincy the Caterpillar
This is the sticky liquid from a tree. Am I in the (ap), (ip) or (op) family?
Sap is in the (ap) family.
Spell the handle on a door from the (ob) family. Watch out for a sneaky silent letter!
K-n-o-b
Change the vowel in crab to mean a bed for a baby.
I changes crab to crib.
Is the vowel sound short or long in CAB?
Short a like in apple.
When Taichi makes a long, high pass in basketball, he is doing this with the ball. (From the ob family)
Lob
If your bedroom is always messy, you might be described as this. Am I in the (ab), (ib), or (ob) family?
Slob is in the (ob) family.
If you have a pounding headache, you might say your head does this (from the ob family).
T-h-r-o-b
Change the vowel in flip to mean falling onto your bed.
O changes flip to flop.
Is the vowel sound short or long in LEAP?
Long e (2 vowels go walking and the 1st one does the talking and says it’s name)
Leona also goes by this Zodiac name with the symbol of a lion.
Leo