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WordStudy Vocabulary 4 Suffixes -able, -ible with e-Drop and y to i Extend Lesson Objectives Day 1 Students will: • Understand that -able and -ible signal adjectives • Use -able and -ible words in oral sentences • Understand the spelling patterns for adding -able and -ible • Form adjectives by adding the suffixes -able and -ible to base words ending in e and y e-Drop e-Drop Keep e Keep e adorable Rules Rules for Adding for Adding Suffixes Suffixes -able and -able-ible and -ible Words that Words end that in ge,end ee, in and ge,some ee, and words some that words end that in ce,end in ce, keep the keep e andthe add e -able: and add -able: y to i y to i e-Drop e-Drop + -ible + -ible Day 2 rely – y +rely able– =y reliable + able = reliable vary – y + vary able– =y variable + able = variable verify – yverify + able– =y verifiable + able = verifiable Students will: Anchor Chart (BLM Anchor 1) Chart (BLM 1) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Students will: admirable 4 4 responsible 2. responsible b. cute and lovable b. cute and lovable 3. unreliable3. unreliable c. able to be trusted c. able to be trusted 4. adorable 4. adorable d. able to be convinced d. able to be convinced 5. recognizable 5. recognizable e. not responsible e. not responsible 6. persuadable 6. persuadable f. unpleasant f. unpleasant 7. salvageable 7. g. able to be identified g. able to be identified salvageable Students will: 9. undesirable 1. undesirable a. difficult to tell a. difficult apart to tell apart Name ___________________________________ variable varyable servicable variable serviceable servicable 2. peaceable2. peaceable b. fun and enjoyable b. fun and enjoyable 3. defensible3. defensible c. having greatc.worth having great worth Name ___________________________________ 4. sensible 4. sensible d. able to be put d. able in water to be put in water 5. submersible 5. submersible e. not wanted e. not wanted 6. valuable 6. valuable f. showing wisdom f. showing or reason wisdom or reason 7. pleasurable 7. pleasurable g. changeable g. changeable any household can handle. People who compost collect and recycle decomposable 2. collected in a pile or bin, then watered and turned regularly. Over time, the wastes 3. Why compost? The benefits of composting are undeniable. Composting is the responsible thing to do. About 30% of all waste sent New Words compostable. By composting, you can decrease the amount of waste sent to 1. landfills, and that helps the environment. 2. Composting is sensible; it can save you money! People who compost produce less garbage, and that means lower garbage-collection bills. Moreover, compost 3. is a valuable fertilizer for your lawn and garden, saving you money on expensive fertilizers, mulch, and potting soil. Adding compost to your soil will help it retain 8. inadvisable 8. inadvisable h. able to be protected h. able to be protected up to 50% more water, too, which means you’ll save money because you won’t 9. confusable 9. confusable i. calm and quiet i. calm and quiet compost. All this means a noticeable difference to your budget. Sentence have to water as often. Some cities even offer financial incentives to people who 10. variable 10. variable serviceable Using compost on your lawn or garden is desirable because compost is natural j. not wise to do j. not wise to do and has no chemicals. Some commercial chemicals or fertilizers kill helpful bacteria and organisms in the soil, whereas compost actually adds them, creating richer soil that is better for plants. admireable undenyable undenyable With all of these great reasons to compost, failing to do so is simply inexcusable! So what are you waiting for? Start composting today. Take-Home Activity Take-Home (BLM 8)Activity (BLM 8) Word Study & VocabularyWord 4: Unit Study 4: Suffixes & Vocabulary -able,4:-ible Unit with 4: Suffixes e-drop -able, and y to -ible i with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education ©2010Company, Benchmark LLCEducation Company, LLC Classroom Activity (BLM 7) Date ____________________________________ Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Composting is an admirable way to help the Earth. It’s a manageable task Name ___________________________________ First Try 3. Second Try (if needed) Correct Spelling 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. 8. 8. 8. 9. 9. 9. Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Reading Passage (BLM 9) Additional Materials: • Word Study Notebooks • Pocket Chart Date ____________________________________ Spelling Peer Check Directions: Work with a partner. Follow the directions from your teacher to use this BLM to write your spelling words. 2. collected in a pile or bin, then watered and turned regularly. Over time, the wastes turn into humus, a rich material that is great for gardens and lawns. Spelling Dictation (BLM 10) Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education ©2010Company, Benchmark LLCEducation Company, LLC Take-Home Activity (BLM 8) 1. organic materials, such as kitchen waste and yard trimmings. These materials are Reading Passage (BLM 9) Word Study & VocabularyWord 4: Unit Study 4: Suffixes & Vocabulary -able,4:-ible Unit with 4: Suffixes e-drop -able, and y to -ible i with e-drop and y to i Spelling Dictation Review Words any household can handle. People who compost collect and recycle decomposable Why compost? The benefits of composting are undeniable. Composting is the responsible thing to do. About 30% of all waste sent New Words to landfills is yard and food waste, even though these materials are entirely Materials: • BLM 9: Reading Passage • BLM 10: Spelling Dictation • BLM 11: Spelling Peer Check undeniable admireable 1. to landfills is yard and food waste, even though these materials are entirely agreable Date ____________________________________ Spelling Dictation Review Words turn into humus, a rich material that is great for gardens and lawns. Classroom Activity Classroom (BLM 7)Activity (BLM 7) Composting Makes Sense—and Cents! check to make sure underlines are marked to overprint (Window: Attributes) undeniable admirable Name ___________________________________ organic materials, such as kitchen waste and yard trimmings. These materials are grandmother. grandmother. admirable Date ____________________________________ Composting Makes Sense—and Cents! 10. Jo had to 10. writeJoanhad essay to write aboutananessay ____________ about an ____________ person, so sheperson, chose her so she chose her • Identify words with the spelling patterns e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, and e-Drop + -ible in a passage • Create lists of words organized by their spelling patterns/ suffixes • Understand that e-Drop + -able is the most common spelling pattern • Use knowledge of e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, and e-Drop + -ible spelling patterns to spell words correctly * compostable. By composting, you can decrease the amount of waste sent to 1. landfills, and that helps the environment. * 2. Composting is sensible; it can save you money! People who compost produce less garbage, and that means lower garbage-collection bills. Moreover, compost 3. is a valuable fertilizer for your lawn and garden, saving you money on expensive fertilizers, mulch, and potting soil. Adding compost to your soil will help it retain up to 50% more water, too, which means you’ll save money because you won’t Sentence have to water as often. Some cities even offer financial incentives to people who compost. All this means a noticeable difference to your budget. Using compost on your lawn or garden is desirable because compost is natural and has no chemicals. Some commercial chemicals or fertilizers kill helpful bacteria and organisms in the soil, whereas compost actually adds them, creating richer soil that is better for plants. With all of these great reasons to compost, failing to do so is simply Day 5 1. Although 9. the chair Although was wobbly, the chairitwas waswobbly, still ____________. it was still ____________. varyable ©2010 Benchmark Education ©2010Company, Benchmark LLCEducation Company, LLC Take-Home Activity (BLM 6) Composting is an admirable way to help the Earth. It’s a manageable task The absence 8. of The theabsence team’s best of theplayer team’s was best ____________ player was ____________ during the game. during the game. noticable noticeable agreable noticable Take-Home Activity Take-Home (BLM 6)Activity (BLM 6) ChooseChoose the Definition the Definition Directions: Read Directions: the sentences Readand thechoose sentences the and wordchoose that is the spelled wordcorrectly that is spelled AND makes correctly sense AND makes sense in the sentence. in the sentence. noticeable agreeable e-Drop + -ible e-Drop + -ible Word Study & VocabularyWord 4: Unit Study 4: Suffixes & Vocabulary -able,4:-ible Unit with 4: Suffixes e-drop -able, and y to -ible i with e-drop and y to i Parent Directions: Parent Have Directions: your child Have read each your word child read and draw each aword line from and draw the word a linetofrom the phrase the word to the phrase that best definesthat the best word.defines the word. Choose theChoose Word the Word agreeable y to i Keep e 5 ©2010 Benchmark Education ©2010Company, Benchmark LLCEducation Company, LLC Name ___________________________________ Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Date ____________________________________ ChooseChoose the Definition the Definition 2. y to i Keep e 5 5 Word Cards (BLM 5) Name ___________________________________ Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Date ____________________________________ 8. 5 5 Word Study & VocabularyWord 4: Unit Study 4: Suffixes & Vocabulary -able,4:-ible Unit with 4: Suffixes e-drop -able, and y to -ible i with e-drop and y to i Directions: Draw Directions: a line fromDraw the word a linetofrom the word the word or phrase to the that wordbest or phrase definesthat it. best defines it. a. able to be saved a. able to be saved e-Drop 5 Word Cards (BLM Word 5) Cards (BLM 5) disagreeable 1. disagreeable e-Drop 5 5 5 5 ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC 1. notable recognizable recognizable peaceable peaceable balanceable balanceable invariable invariable removable removable collapsiblecollapsible 5 5 5 5 Word Cards (BLM 4) Materials: • BLM 2: Category Cards • BLM 5: Word Cards • BLM 7: Classroom Activity • BLM 8: Take-Home Activity insensible insensible notable irreplaceable irreplaceable verifiverifi able able 4 Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC disagreeable disagreeable manageable manageable unreliable unreliable responsibleresponsible incurable incurable submersible submersible Word Cards (BLM 4) Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i reducible reducible excusable excusable unimaginable unimaginable identifiableidentifiable 5 5 5 5 variable 4 Word Cards (BLM 3) 5 reversible incomparable Parent Directions: Parent Have Directions: your child Have read each your word child read in theeach wordword bankinand the then wordwrite bankitand in the then correct write it in the correct category depending category on how depending the baseonword howisthe affected base word whenisthe affected suffix -able when the or -ible suffixis-able added. or -ible is added. Word BankWord Bank inadvisable inadvisable serviceable serviceable 4 immovable 5 ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC SortingSorting -able and -able -ible and Words -ible Words 5 5 4 Word Cards (BLM 4) Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC deplorable deplorable removable removable 4 responsible 4 5 5 5 opposable 4 identifiable 4 Name ___________________________________ Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Date ____________________________________ 5 conceivable conceivablerecognizable recognizable 4 exchangeable 5 5 manageable 4 5 collapsible collapsiblepersuadable persuadable 4 desirable notable notable 5 5 lovable 4 3 5 4 variable incomparable 3 Word Cards (BLM 3) changeable changeable peaceable peaceable 4 confusable 3 applicable applicable 4 4 valuable 3 • Sort words by spelling patterns • Use knowledge of e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, and e-Drop + -ible spelling patterns to spell words correctly Day 4 valuable Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education ©2010Company, Benchmark LLCEducation Company, LLC Category Cards (BLM 2) knowledgeable 4 Word Cards (BLM 3) Word Study & VocabularyWord 4: Unit Study 4: Suffixes & Vocabulary -able,4:-ible Unit with 4: Suffixes e-drop -able, and y to -ible i with e-drop and y to i invaluable 4 agreeable 3 reliable ©2010 Benchmark Education ©2010Company, Benchmark LLCEducation Company, LLC Anchor Chart (BLM 1) 3 3 Category Cards (BLM Category 2) Cards (BLM 2) Word Study & VocabularyWord 4: Unit Study 4: Suffixes & Vocabulary -able,4:-ible Unit with 4: Suffixes e-drop -able, and y to -ible i with e-drop and y to i Materials: adorable replaceable • Anchor Poster consumable reusable • BLM 2: Category Cards defensible salvageable • BLMs 3–4: Word Cards enforceable sensible • BLM 6: Take-Home Activity • Teacher Category Cards—e-Drop; Keep e; y excusable to i; e-Dropundeniable + -ible noticeable undesirable • Teacher Word Cards—reusable, enforceable,pleasurable sensible,unimaginable reliable Day 3 reliable 4 reversible immovable 3 3 • Sort words by spelling patterns • Write sentences using words with the suffixes -able and -ible 4 unimaginable 3 4 responsible identifiable 3 pleasurable Words ending Wordsinending y change in yy change to i before y to adding i before-able: adding -able: 4 undesirable 3 4 opposable exchangeable 3 noticeable use – e +use able– = e usable + able = usable love – e + love able– = e lovable + able = lovable desire – edesire + able– = e desirable + able = desirable 4 undeniable 3 4 manageable desirable 3 excusable Other VCeOther words VCe drop words the drop e before the e adding before-able: adding -able: 4 sensible 3 4 lovable confusable 3 enforceable sense – esense + ible–=e sensible + ible = sensible force – e force + ible–=e forcible + ible = forcible reverse –reverse e + ible–=e reversible + ible = reversible 4 knowledgeable 4 salvageable 3 invaluable 4 agreeable 3 defensible Words that Words end that in seend andinsome se and words some that words end that in ce,end in ce, drop the drop e andthe add e -ible: and add -ible: admirable 3 reusable 3 notice + able notice = noticeable + able = noticeable agree + able agree = agreeable + able = agreeable salvage +salvage able = salvageable + able = salvageable Materials: • Anchor Poster replaceable 3 consumable inexcusable! So what are you waiting for? Start composting today. Students will: Reading Passage (BLM 9) Spelling Dictation (BLM 10) Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Spelling Dictation (BLM 10) ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Spelling Peer Check (BLM 11) Unit • Use knowledge of e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, and e-Drop + -ible spelling patterns to spell words correctly Spelling Peer Check (BLM 11) Materials: • Quick-Check Assessment 4 ® Kit 4_Unit 4_TG.indd 1 B e n c h m a r k E d u c a t i o n C o m p a n y 6/7/10 4:26:15 PM ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Day One Supporting ELs Although the review words with -able and -ible are from a previous lesson, keep in mind that some ELs may not understand the meaning of the words. Cognates such as posible/possible and indeleble/ indelible in Spanish may help ELs grasp the meanings. Support ELs by providing concrete objects wherever possible to help illustrate the meanings of words. For example, common items such as money or jewelry can help show the meaning of valuable, while a reversible garment is a good way to communicate the meaning of reversible. Review Suffixes -able, -ible Focus Words: attainable, indelible, formidable Write the focus words attainable and indelible on the chalkboard. Ask students what they remember about the rules for base words and the suffixes -able and -ible. Remind them that most often, the suffix -able is added to base words. Words with the suffix spelled -ible usually do not have a base word. Ask a volunteer to explain why the word formidable is an oddball. Introduce Suffixes -able, -ible with e-Drop and y to i Model Blending Practice If some students have difficulty reading the words, help them read the words syllable by syllable. For example, point to the word possible on the chalkboard. Show how you divide the word into three syllables between the two consonants, s and s, and between the vowel i and the consonant b. Read each syllable and then blend the syllables together: pos/si/ble: possible. Continue to support students who need help with blending throughout the week, using the example words used in the lesson. Write the words valuable, noticeable, and reversible in a row on the chalkboard. Say: I already know that I can add the suffixes -able and -ible to base words and word roots. The suffixes -able and -ible mean “capable of or possessing.” They make verbs into adjectives. So valuable means “possessing value” and noticeable means “attracting attention” or, in other words, “able to be noticed.” Reversible means “able to be reversed.” Write the word variable on the chalkboard. Say: Variable means “likely to change” or in other words, “able to vary.” It is another example of a word in which the base word changes spelling when I add the suffix -able. Write the base word vary above variable on the chalkboard. Say: Notice the difference between the base word vary and the -able word, variable. When the suffix is added to words that end in y, the y is changed to i. Write the base words value, notice, and reverse above the words on the chalkboard. Point out that all end in e. Say: When a suffix is added to words that end in e, the e is dropped. Guide Ask a volunteer to explain in his or her own words what the difference is between a word like attainable and a word like valuable. (The base word in attainable stays the same, while the base word in valuable changes spelling.) Have students use the adjectives on the chalkboard in oral sentences to make sure they understand their meaning and how to pronounce them. ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC. All rights reserved. Teachers may photocopy the reproducible pages for classroom use. No other part of the guide may be reproduced or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in Guangzhou, China. XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ISBN: 978-1-4509-0375-2 Apply Ask students to work with a partner to write the rules for adding suffixes in their word study notebooks. Tell them to provide examples for each rule. 2 Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i Kit 4_Unit 4_TG.indd 2 ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC 6/7/10 4:26:16 PM Spelling Words with Suffixes -able, -ible Unit Spelling Words: usable, replaceable, sensible, reliable, admirable, agreeable, defensible, identifiable Draw a chart on the chalkboard with the categories e-Drop, Keep e, e-Drop + -ible, and y to i. Say: As we just saw, some base words change spelling before we add -able or -ible. Write the words usable and replaceable on the chalkboard along with their base words, use and replace. Ask students what difference they notice in the base words when -able is added. Say: Both base words end in e. But use drops the e before -able is added, while replace keeps the e. The e is kept when dropping it would cause a change in pronunciation. Remember the rules for hard and soft c. In replaceable, the c would become hard if you dropped the silent e. So this word keeps the e. In usable, the pronunciation would be the same with or without the e, so the e is dropped. Ask students where to write usable and replaceable in the chart on the chalkboard. (under e-Drop; under Keep e.) Explain that adding -able after an e-drop is the most common pattern, but there are words that take -ible after an e-drop. Write the word sensible on the chalkboard, along with its base word, sense. Note that most base words that drop their final e and add -ible end in the letters se or ce. But some base words ending in se drop the e and take -able, for example, usable. Tell students that the only way to know how to spell the suffix in these oddballs is to memorize them. Add sensible to the chart on the chalkboard under e-Drop + -ible. Assessment Tip Note which students have difficulty understanding when to drop e and when to keep e when adding -able to base words. Review the cases in which omitting e before -able would cause a change in pronunciation (base words ending in -ce, -ge, double e). Supporting ELs Make sure ELs understand the meanings of the spelling words. Starting with the meanings of the shorter base words may be less intimidating. Then make sure they understand how the suffixes -able and -ible change the base words’ meanings. Simple sentences showing the relationship between the verb and adjective forms may help, for example: I rely on my husband. My husband is reliable. Home/School Connection Students can take home a list of spelling words and practice reading, writing, and spelling the words with a family member. Write the word reliable on the chalkboard, along with its base word, rely. Explain to students that this is another case in which the base word undergoes a spelling change before adding -able. Say: In words that end in y, the y changes to an i before -able is added. Write reliable in the chart under y to i. Ask a volunteer to explain how he or she can tell when to drop e from a base word before adding -able. Ask another volunteer to state what happens to base words that end in y when -able is added. Write the base words admire, agree, defense, and identify on the chalkboard. Ask a volunteer to come to the chalkboard, add -able or -ible to a base word, and write the new word under the correct heading in the chart. (You may want to tell students that defense is an oddball.) Show students the anchor poster and tell them to use it to help them remember when to drop the e and when not to. Read the words with students and have them copy the words in their word study notebooks. ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Kit 4_Unit 4_TG.indd 3 Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i 3 6/7/10 4:26:16 PM Day Two Pattern Sort e-Drop Keep e reusable adorable consumable excusable valuable undesirable pleasurable unimaginable admirable confusable desirable immovable incomparable invaluable lovable opposable noticeable replaceable enforceable salvageable knowledgeable exchangeable agreeable manageable y to i e-Drop + ible reliable undeniable identifiable variable sensible defensible responsible reversible Review Suffixes -able, -ible with e-Drop and y to i Show students the anchor poster and ask volunteers to explain in their own words when to drop the final e and when to keep the final e when they add -able and -ible to base words. Then ask another volunteer to explain what happens to base words ending in y when the suffix -able is added. Write the base words consume, disagree, and verify on the chalkboard. Ask students to turn to a partner and explain what happens when they add -able to each word. Pattern Sort Teacher Word Cards: reusable, enforceable, sensible, reliable Teacher Category Cards: e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, e-Drop + -ible Providing Support When looking for base words, students may find words with prefixes such as undeniable or immovable confusing, since undeny and immove are not words. Remind them to remove prefixes such as un- or im- to find a base word. Home/School Connection Have students take home BLM 6 to complete with a family member. Students can also take home the word cards and share their sorts with a family member. Supporting ELs Because some ELs may not have someone at home who speaks English well enough to work with them on BLM 6, make sure that they understand what they are supposed to do on the BLM. Place the category cards next to each other in a pocket chart. Hold up the word card reusable and model sorting by the way the final letter of the base word is affected by the addition of -able or -ible. Model where to place the word in the pocket chart. Think aloud: The base word of reusable is use. The final e in use does not affect the pronunciation when I add the suffix -able, so the final e is dropped. This word belongs in the category e-Drop. Hold up the word card enforceable. Explain that the base word is enforce, which has a soft c at the end. Explain that if the e were dropped, the c would no longer be a soft c. For that reason, we keep the e before adding -able. Hold up the word card sensible. Explain that the base word, sense, has the /s/ sound at the end. Remind them that the letter i often follows words with a /s/ sound. Explain that the e is dropped because the s will keep its /s/ sound before the suffix -ible. Place the card in the pocket chart. Hold up the word card reliable. Tell students the base word is rely. Ask them where they think this card should be placed in the pocket chart and why. Make sure they understand that the final y is changed to i before adding -able. Give pairs of students the word cards from BLMs 3 and 4, as well as the category cards from BLM 2, and have them sort the words into the correct categories. Spelling. Ask students to choose one spelling word that belongs to each category used in the sort. (e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, and e-Drop + -ible) Have students write sentences using the four words in their word study notebooks. 4 Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i Kit 4_Unit 4_TG.indd 4 ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC 6/7/10 4:26:17 PM Day Three Buddy/Writing Sort Buddy/Writing Sort Give pairs of students the category cards and ask them to write the categories in their word study notebooks. Give each pair a set of word cards from BLM 5. Direct one student to pick a word card and read the word aloud to his or her partner, without showing the card. The second student writes the word in his or her notebook under the correct category, using the correct spelling. Students alternate roles until all the word cards have been read and written. After students have finished, have them exchange notebooks and check each other’s sorting and spelling. Ask students to note spelling patterns or individual words that they find difficult to spell so that they can practice these words further. Applying Meaning. Give students BLM 7 and have them complete the matching and cloze activities, choosing the correct definition, spelling, and meaning. e-Drop Keep e conceivable deplorable inadvisable incurable notable persuadable recognizable removable changeable serviceable irreplaceable peaceable y to i e-Drop + ible applicable verifiable collapsible submersible Assessment Tip Use students’ completed BLM 7 to assess their understanding of e-Drop and y to i spelling patterns in words with the suffixes -able and -ible. Note whether they need more practice in recognizing and applying the patterns. Providing Support ELs and struggling readers may have difficulty completing BLM 7 on their own. Have them work with a partner to read and complete it. Home/School Connection Give students BLM 8 to complete with a family member. Explain that they are to do the same thing they did on BLM 7 in class. Supporting ELs Make sure that ELs understand what to do on BLM 8 since there may not be anyone at home who speaks English well enough to help them complete it. ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Kit 4_Unit 4_TG.indd 5 Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i 5 6/7/10 4:26:17 PM Day Four Providing Support Instead of having students read the passage independently, place students in small groups of mixed reading abilities and have them choral-read the passage straight through. Then have them work as a team to find examples of e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, and e-Drop + -ible words. Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Composting Makes Sense—and Cents! Composting is an admirable way to help the Earth. It’s a manageable task any household can handle. People who compost collect and recycle decomposable organic materials, such as kitchen waste and yard trimmings. These materials are collected in a pile or bin, then watered and turned regularly. Over time, the wastes e sure underlines o overprint ributes) turn into humus, a rich material that is great for gardens and lawns. Why compost? The benefits of composting are undeniable. * Composting is the responsible thing to do. About 30% of all waste sent to landfills is yard and food waste, even though these materials are entirely compostable. By composting, you can decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills, and that helps the environment. * Composting is sensible; it can save you money! People who compost produce less garbage, and that means lower garbage-collection bills. Moreover, compost is a valuable fertilizer for your lawn and garden, saving you money on expensive Word Hunt Give students the passage on BLM 9. Tell them to read the passage and circle the words in which the e is kept before adding -able. Have students read the passage again, placing a box around words in which the e is dropped before adding -able. Then, have students read the passage a third time and underline words in which a final y changes to an i before adding -able. Lastly, have students mark with a star the words in which the e is dropped before adding -ible. Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Spelling Dictation WriteReview the four categories on the chalkboard. Ask volunteers to share the words that Words they found in each category. Write the words on the chalkboard. 1. 2. Ask students to begin lists of e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, and e-Drop + -ible words in 3. their word study notebooks. Words Have New students write a brief paragraph in their word study notebooks describing their 1. room or another room in their home, using at least four e-Drop, Keep e, y to i, or 2. e-Drop + -ible words. 3. fertilizers, mulch, and potting soil. Adding compost to your soil will help it retain up to 50% more water, too, which means you’ll save money because you won’t have to water as often. Some cities even offer financial incentives to people who compost. All this means a noticeable difference to your budget. Using compost on your lawn or garden is desirable because compost is natural and has no chemicals. Some commercial chemicals or fertilizers kill helpful bacteria and organisms in the soil, whereas compost actually adds them, creating richer soil that is better for plants. With all of these great reasons to compost, failing to do so is simply inexcusable! So what are you waiting for? Start composting today. Answer Key Reading Passage (BLM 9) Reading Passage (BLM 9) Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Home/School Connection Have students take the reading passage on BLM 9 home to read to a family member and point out the words with suffixes -able and -ible. Supporting ELs Make sure ELs know the meanings of the spelling words. Before student pairs use BLM 11, have the partners tell each other sentences using the spelling words. Sentence Spelling Dictation Give students Spelling Dictation (BLM 10). Dictate the following words from last week’s spelling words to students, one at a time, and have students write them on their BLMs: reasonable, compatible, formidable. Spelling Dictation (BLM 10) Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Dictate the following words from this week’s unit, one at a time, having students write them on the BLMs: admirable, replaceable, reliable. Dictate the following sentence and have students write it on their papers: Since we remembered to wear sensible clothing and bring a reliable map, our hike was agreeable. Write the words and sentence on the chalkboard and have students self-correct their papers. Spelling Practice Give pairs of students Spelling Peer Check (BLM 11). While one student reads the spelling words from his or her word study notebook, the other student writes the words in the First Try column. After the second student has spelled the words, the first student places a check mark next to words spelled correctly. For the second try, the first student may prompt the second student by sounding out the words that were spelled incorrectly the first time. If the second spelling attempt is correct, the first student places a check mark in the Second Try column. Then students switch roles. 6 Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i Kit 4_Unit 4_TG.indd 6 ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC 6/7/10 4:26:18 PM Day Five Name ___________________________________ Spelling Assessment Unit 4 Quick-Check: Suffixes -able and -ible Use the following procedure to assess students’ spelling of the unit spelling words: Answer Questions •Say a spelling word and use it in a sentence. 1. Directions: Choose the word for each question that does not have the correct spelling of the suffix -able or -ible. Next to each incorrect word, write the correct spelling. •Have students write the word on their papers. •Continue with the remaining words on the list. 2. •Use the assessment to plan small-group or individual practice. pleasurable ____________ a. pleasureable ____________ b. invaryable invariable ____________ b. opposable ____________ c. noticeable ____________ c. reliable ____________ d. unimaginable ____________ a. responsible ____________ 4. d. deplorable ____________ a. identifiable ____________ ____________ b. adorable ____________ c. manageable ____________ c. sensable sensible ____________ d. exchangable exchangeable ____________ d. knowledgeable ____________ Apply Directions: In the space below, list three to five words you know whose base words end in e or y and that end in the suffix -able or -ible. ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ Directions: Using the words from the word bank, complete the following sort by writing the words in the appropriate category. Quick-Check Assessment e-Drop Keep e y to i e-Drop + -ible incurable conceivable salvageable peaceable verifiable undeniable convincible defensible Word Bank salvageable, undeniable, defensible, conceivable, incurable, peaceable, convincible, verifiable Think and Write about Suffixes -able, -ible with e-Drop and y to i Assess students’ mastery of suffixes -able and -ible using the Quick-Check for Unit 4. Suggestions for Independent Practice Concept Sort. Give pairs or small groups of students a set of word cards. Ask them to sort into categories of positive and negative; that is, whether they believe each adjective describes a good or bad quality. For example, students might feel that reusable is positive, while confusable is negative. Students might not always agree on how to categorize a word. They can discuss and provide examples until they convince their partner or group members. Definitions Game. Give groups of three students the category cards and have students write definitions for five words in each category on slips of paper. Have students lay the category cards out on a desk or table and place the definitions of the words facedown under the correct category. One student acts as judge while two students are players. The first player turns over a definition and tries to guess the word described. The “judge” lets the student know if he or she is right or wrong. If successful, the student earns a point and the definition is discarded. If unsuccessful, the definition is returned facedown and play passes to the next student until all the words have been guessed. What’s the Suffix? Have pairs of students choose an even-numbered group of word cards that includes both -able and -ible words. One student reads a word to the second student who tries to remember whether the spelling of the suffix is -able or -ible. Then students switch roles until are the cards are gone. The student who spells the most suffixes correctly wins. Timed Reading. Have pairs of students select up to twenty word cards. Allow them to practice pronouncing the words together. Then have one student read the words while the other student times his or her reading with a stopwatch. Students should switch roles, and can time additional readings to see if they can improve their times. Kit 4_Unit 4_TG.indd 7 3. a. reusable b. valuable •When students have finished, collect their papers and analyze their spelling of the words. ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Date _______________________________________ Directions: In the space below, explain how understanding the rules about adding the suffixes -able and -ible helps you as a reader, speller, and writer. _____________________________________________________________________________ Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC Answer Key Unit 4 Quick-Check Answer Key BLM 6 e-Drop Keep e excusable unimaginable notable recognizable removable manageable disagreeable balanceable peaceable y to i e-Drop + -ible unreliable invariable identifiable reducible insensible responsible collapsible Answer Key BLM 7 1. disagreeable, f 2. responsible, c 3. unreliable, e 4. adorable, b 5. recognizable, g 6. persuadable, d 7. salvageable, a 8. noticeable 9. serviceable 10. admirable Answer Key BLM 8 1. undesirable, e 2. peaceable, i 3. defensible, h 4. sensible, f 5. submersible, d 6. valuable, c 7. pleasurable, b 8. inadvisable, j 9. confusable, a 10. variable, g Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i 7 6/7/10 4:26:19 PM Name ____________________________________ Date ________________________________________ Unit 4 Quick-Check: Suffixes -able and -ible Answer Questions Directions: Choose the word for each question that does not have the correct spelling of the suffix -able or -ible. Next to each incorrect word, write the correct spelling. 1. a. reusable ____________ 3. a. pleasureable ____________ b. invaryable ____________ b. opposable ____________ c. noticeable ____________ c. reliable ____________ d. unimaginable ____________ d. deplorable ____________ ____________ 4. a. identifiable ____________ 2. a. responsible b. valuable ____________ b. adorable ____________ c. manageable ____________ c. sensable ____________ d. exchangable ____________ d. knowledgeable ____________ Apply Directions: In the space below, list three to five words you know whose base words end in e or y and that end in the suffix -able or -ible. ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ Directions: Using the words from the word bank, complete the following sort by writing the words in the appropriate category. e-Drop Keep e y to i e-Drop + -ible Word Bank salvageable, undeniable, defensible, conceivable, incurable, peaceable, convincible, verifiable Think and Write about Suffixes -able, -ible with e-Drop and y to i Directions: In the space below, explain how understanding the rules about adding the suffixes -able and -ible helps you as a reader, speller, and writer. _____________________________________________________________________________ Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 4: Suffixes -able, -ible with e-drop and y to i Kit 4_Unit 4_TG.indd 8 ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC 6/7/10 4:26:19 PM