Rewards: Lessons 1 - 17

Front

What does the word 'curious' mean in the context of wanting to know something?

Back

Eager to learn or know something; inquisitive.

Front

What vowel sound is represented in the word 'stray'?

Back

The long 'a' sound, pronounced as 'say its name'.

Front

What is the first step of the REWARDS strategy in reading comprehension?

Back

Circle any prefixes and suffixes in the words.

Front

What is a synonym for 'useless'?

Back

Not working; ineffective.

Front

What does the adjective 'unglamorous' mean?

Back

Not full of glamour; lacking in elegance or charm.

Front

What is the purpose of circling prefixes and suffixes in the REWARDS strategy?

Back

To help identify the meaning of the word by breaking it down into its components.

Front

What is an example of a prefix?

Back

'Un-' as in 'unhappy'.

Front

What is an example of a suffix?

Back

'-ful' as in 'joyful'.

Front

How can understanding vowel sounds improve reading skills?

Back

It helps with pronunciation and decoding unfamiliar words.

Front

What does it mean to be 'inquisitive'?

Back

Having a strong desire to learn or know more; curious.