Wilson Step 3.1 Review

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What does it mean to scoop syllables?

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Scooping syllables means breaking a word into its parts or sounds. For example, the word 'publishes' can be scooped into 'pub lish es'.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two smaller words. For example, 'catfish' is a compound word made from 'cat' and 'fish'.

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What is a schwa?

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A schwa is a vowel sound that is not stressed in a word. It often sounds like 'uh'. For example, in the word 'cotton', the 'o' is a schwa.

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How do you split the word 'undid'?

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You split 'undid' between the letters 'n' and 'd'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word for a place to bathe?

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The correct spelling is 'bathtub'.

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What is the first syllable in the word 'publishes'?

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The first syllable is 'pub'.

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What does the word 'publish' mean?

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To publish means to make something available to the public, like a book or article.

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Can you give an example of a word with a schwa?

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Yes, 'tennis' has a schwa sound in the second syllable.

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What are the two parts of the compound word 'sunflower'?

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The two parts are 'sun' and 'flower'.

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What is the second syllable in the word 'bathtub'?

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The second syllable is 'tub'.