Lesson 65 of 88 · Linking Words
⭐ 30 XP🔠 Spell CaveTransitions: Is or Are
Choose is or are: The cats ___ sleeping.
🎯 Your mission
Trust the rule, then break it on purpose.
⚡ The twist
Long words are usually small words stuck together.
Warm-up scribble
Spell your favorite snack in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Mentor sentence
🔠 "Friend" hides the word "end" inside it.
Instructions
Choose is or are: The cats ___ sleeping.
Creative Writing
Choose is or are: The cats ___ sleeping.
Writing Prompt:
Choose is or are: The cats ___ sleeping.
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Why this matters in real life
Spelling well is the difference between being understood and being misunderstood.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make a list of 5 long words you love the sound of.
For the dinner table
“Teach me one tricky word you mastered this week.”
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