Understanding Syllables and Punctuation

Mrs. Holmes guides students through Unit 8, Day 5 of their foundations course, focusing on a test. The lesson includes a review of vowel and r-controlled sounds, exercises on writing these sounds, and marking syllables and suffixes in words. Students also practice with trick words and sentence writing, ensuring proper punctuation and capitalization.

What should you write at the top of your paper before starting the test?

• The unit number and the teacher's name

• Your name and the date

• Your name and the unit number

• The unit number and the date

Which of the following is a correct spelling for the 'or' sound?

• o r e

• a r

• e r

• u r

Which word contains a long 'i' sound?

• High

• Hug

• Hot

• Hat

Which of the following words has a long 'u' sound?

• Flat

• Flap

• Flu

• Flag

How many ways can you write the long sound of 'i'?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the 'r' controlled vowel sound for 'car'?

• ar

• or

• er

• ir

How many ways can you write the 'r' controlled sound for 'or'?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

Which two letters make a specific sound when stuck together?

• ph

• ch

• sh

• th

What is the suffix in the word 'reported'?

• re

• port

• ed

• rep

What is the first step in marking the word 'reported'?

• Identify the first syllable

• Identify the second syllable

• Identify the root word

• Identify the suffix