Prior to this objective, teachers should assess the -ous suffix using the provided materials. If learning is secure, proceed to the -able/-ible suffix objective; otherwise, refer to resources for additional support on the -ous suffix

In this objective, children will learn how to add the suffix -able/-ible to a base word to form new words. Over four 20-minute lessons, they will:
·               Learn a range of words that the suffix -able can be added to
·               Learn the spelling rules:
o   just add the suffix -able
o   if the base ends in CVC, double the consonant and add -able
o   if the base ends in e drop the e and add -able (with exceptions)
o   if the base ends in y, turn it to an i and add -able
·               Learn  how to add the suffix -ible to bound base  words
·               Explore the etymology of some bound base words
·               Build new words using the suffix -able/-ible and other morphemes (un-, re- and -ly)
·               Reinforce learning with practical games
Resources Included:
·      Editable PowerPoint covering 3 lessons (20 minutes each)
·      Teacher guidance with optional activities
·      Supporting worksheets
·      Practical games including a battleships, word factory game, word slider activity and a class quiz

·               Suffix -able/-ible bookmark
·      2 fluency activities (with answers)
·      1 reasoning activity (with answers)
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