The Schwa

Does the following word have a long a sound or a schwa?

afraid

• long a

• schwa

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3D

Does the following word have a long a sound or a schwa?

• long a

• schwa

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Does the following word have a long a sound or a schwa?

amaze

• long a

• schwa

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Does the following word have a long a sound or a schwa?

alike

• long a

• schwa

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Does the following word have a long a sound or a schwa?

• long a

• schwa

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Does the following word have a long a sound or a schwa?

• long a

• schwa

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3D

Ultimately, what is The Schwa afraid of?

• He is afraid that he will disappear like his mom did.

• He is afraid of heights.

• He is afraid of small spaces. (Claustrophobic)

• He is afraid to fail.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the following simile mean? “The Schwa hung on his every word, clutching the edge of his chair just like Crawley did in the helicopter.” (Shusterman 197)

• The Schwa was an extremely attentive listener.

• The Schwa could care less what the butcher has to say.

• The Schwa was very frustrated with the butcher, Gunther.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

When The Schwa’s dad is introduced, what do we learn about Calvin “The Schwa”?

• He must take care of the livestock (animals) on their farm since his dad is unable to care for them.

• He has to be responsible and take care of his dad who has memory loss.

• He has to work a part-time job after school to help support his dad and himself.

• He has a great role model who encourages him in school and sports.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is "the Schwa Effect"?

• Everything Calvin does works out perfectly.

• No one remembers or sees Calvin.

• Calvin impresses everyone he meets.

• All the girls love Calvin.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C