What's The Blend?
What blend is in the word "black"?
**Double Point: If you can create another with that same blend.
'bl'
blank, block, blip, blame
Which of the following is a diphthong:
a.) ai b.) st c.) bl
a.) ai
What vowel team is in the word "rain"?
'ai'
If a character in a story is always helping others, what can you infer about them?
They are likely kind or caring.
Which player was nicknamed ‘Prime Time’?
a.) Deion Sanders b.) Tom Brady c.) Nick Jonas d.) Ms. Garner
a.) Deion Sanders
Identify the blend in the word "street."
**Double Points: If you can get create another word with that same blend.
stuck, stick, stop, stupid, stay, stupid
Identify or create a word with the diphthong "sh"
shoot, ship, shock, shake, shack, shook, shot, wash, trash
Identify the vowel team found in "boat."
**Double Points: If you can create a word with the same vowel team.
oa
boat, coat, coach, roach, toad, road
Based on a passage that mentions a crowd cheering, what can you infer about the event taking place?
a.) sad or upset b.) at a competition or celebration c.) at the park d.) at the art museum
b.) at a competition or celebration
Which NBA player starred in the movie ‘Space Jam’ released in 1996?
a.) Stephen Curry b.) LeBron James c.) Charles Barkely d.) Michael Jordan
d.) Michael Jordan
Create 3 words using the blend "tr."
tree, trunk, train, tray, true, trash
'ph'
train, brain, grain, paid, raid, rain, praise, contain
Jenna walked into the classroom, her heart pounding. She had studied all night for the history test, but she still felt nervous. As she sat down at her desk, she noticed that many of her classmates were chatting excitedly, not seeming worried at all. Suddenly, Mr. Thompson entered the room and announced, "Class, I have some important news about today's schedule."
What can be inferred about Jenna's classmates?
A) They were not prepared for the test. B) They were worried about the test. C) They were not nervous about the test. D) They had not studied at all.
C.) They were not nervous about the test.
Who holds the record for the most 3-pointers made in a single season?
a.) Ray Allen b.) Klay Thompson c.) Kobe Bryant d.) Stephen Curry
d.) Stephen Curry
Which blend is found in the word "splash"? Create a word with the same blend.
'sp'
spray, sprite, spot, spooky, span, space
Create 4 words with the diphthong 'th'
the, this, that think, with, wither, weather, their, these, thing, thought, though, through
Which vowel team is present in the word "leaf"?
**Double Points: If you can create a word with the same vowel team.
'ea'
scream, eat, beat, neat, heat, teach,
Emma looked out the window and sighed. The sky was gray, and the rain tapped against the glass. Her backpack lay open on the floor, books spilling out. She glanced at the clock, knowing her chances of meeting up with her friends at the park were fading. She picked up her phone to text them.
What can you infer about Emma's feelings towards the rain?
a.) She loves rainy days b.) She is indifferent to the rain c.) She is frustrated because it ruined her plans d.) She thinks rain is good for the plants
c.) She is frustrated because it ruined her plans
Which player was nicknamed ‘The Answer’?
a.) Kareem Abdul-Jabar b.) LeBron James c.) Kobe Bryant d.) Allen Iverson
d.) Allen Iverson
What is the difference between a blend and a diphthong?
A blend is a combination of two consonants where each sound is heard (like "bl" in "black"), while a diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds that glide together to make one sound.
Create 5 words with the diphthong 'ch'.
chip, chop, chute, cheap, cheat, chocolate, chew, chalk
Create 5 words with the vowel team 'ay'
day, ray, hay, nay, bay, lay, may, pay, say, way
Maria looked out the window and sighed. The sky was dark, and rain was pouring down heavily. She glanced at the calendar and noticed that it was supposed to be her first soccer practice of the season. She had been looking forward to it all week. Now, it seemed like the weather had other plans. She picked up her phone to see if there was any message from her coach.
What can we infer about Maria's feelings towards soccer?
A.) She doesn't care about it. B.) She is excited about it. C.) She is nervous about it. D.) She has never played it before.
B.) She is excited about it.
Who won 2024 NBA MVP?
a.) Nikola Jokic b.) Anthony Edwards c.) LeBron James d.) Naz Reid
a.) Nikola Jokic