Syllables
How many syllables are in the word: cake?
1 syllable!
cake
The teacher asked her students to _________ their hands.
raise
What long vowel do you hear?
alone
change two letters
another word for rock
stone
Fix the word:
My throat is very dri.
dry
What is Ms. Meier known for doing in our sessions?
Hint: she had a nickname in high school because of it
Sniffles, sniffling, blowing her nose
Bonus (50 points): What is Nyla known for doing during our sessions?
talking a lot, being awesome, and many other things
How many syllables are in the word: erase?
2 syllables!
Bonus (100 points): What two long vowel sounds do you hear?
As they watched My Hero Academia on the TV, Nyla yelled at her brother, "Hey, get out of the way! I can't see the _________!"
screen
What long vowel do you hear?
light
change a letter
one of the five senses
sight
Fix the word:
Bothe of my friends are mad at each other.
both
Fix the haiku:
“Christmas”
A welcome toast to all!
A delicious meal for all
Games around the table
“Christmas”
A welcome toast: cheers!
A delicious meal for all
Games around the table
How many syllables are in the word: agreeable?
4 syllables!
a gree a ble
Bonus (50 points): What long vowel sound do you hear?
Last winter, it barely ___________ in Boston.
snowed
What long vowel sound do you hear?
known
change two letters
something you could call yourself when you're older
grown
Fix the word:
The anime character had very xpresive eyes.
expressive
What is one supporting detail in the following paragraph?
Exercise is important for staying healthy. It helps make your muscles and bones stronger. Regular exercise can give you more energy throughout the day. Being active also reduces stress and can improve your mood. In addition, exercise helps your heart work better and keeps your body fit.
Any of these:
It helps make your muscles and bones stronger.
Regular exercise can give you more energy throughout the day.
Being active also reduces stress and can improve your mood.
In addition, exercise helps your heart work better and keeps your body fit.
Bonus (50 points): What is the main idea?
How many syllables are in the word: butterfly?
3 syllables!
but ter fly
Bonus (50 points): what long vowel sound do you hear?
Ms. Meier is taking a __________ on a plane tomorrow.
flight
What long vowel sound do you hear?
screen
change two letters
a scary movie that Nyla does not like
Scream
Fix the word:
She traveled the world and went to many playses.
places
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
GPT-4.1
Reading every day is important for growing your mind. It helps you learn new words and ideas. Reading can make you a better writer because you see how sentences are put together. Books and stories can also teach you about people and places you have never seen before. Most of all, reading every day can be a fun and relaxing way to spend your time.
Reading every day is important for growing your mind.
How do you know?
How many syllables are in the word: drawing?
2 syllables!
draw ing
Nyla ______________ her room.
cleaned
What long vowel do you hear?
fairy
remove 2 letters, add 2 new ones
a type of boat
ferry
Fix the word:
The glass broke into peeces.
pieces
Fix the haiku:
“Weather”
Rain drops on the glass
Sunlight streaming through the grey clouds
Playing will begin
“Weather”
Rain drops on the glass
Sunlight streams through the grey clouds
Playing will begin