Spelling Test Vowel-r Syllables

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made without any closure or blockage of the vocal tract. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U (and sometimes Y).

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It typically contains a vowel sound and can have consonants before or after it.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does it mean to spell a word?

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To spell a word means to write or say the letters of the word in the correct order.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

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What is the importance of correct spelling?

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Correct spelling is important for clear communication. It helps others understand what you mean and shows attention to detail.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made with some closure or blockage of the vocal tract. Examples include B, C, D, F, G, etc.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a silent letter?

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A silent letter is a letter that is not pronounced in a word. For example, the 'k' in 'knight' is silent.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, like 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. For example, '-ing' in 'running' indicates an action.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words combined to create a new word with a new meaning, like 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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CCSS.L.2.4D