What is a syllable?
A part of a word that contains a sound.
How many syllables are in the word 'raincoat'?
2
How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?
3
How many syllables are in the word 'hippopotamus'?
5
What is a compound word?
A word where 2 or more words are joined together.
Is 'dinosaur' a compound word?
No
"I was cold because it was snowing." What is the cause in this sentence?
The snow is the cause.
"I was cold because it was snowing." What is the effect in this sentence?
I was cold.
Why could Wind not get the man to take his coat off?
When Wind blew, the man pulled his coat on tighter. He was cold!
Why was Sun able to get the man to take off his coat?
Sun made the man too hot to wear a coat.
What does a statement do?
It tells us something.
What does this mean: ?
It means we are being asked a question.
