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A 6th-grade student struggles with the suffixes '-ible' and '-able.' Which initial instructional strategy would directly address this difficulty?
A 6th-grade student struggles with the suffixes '-ible' and '-able.' Which initial instructional strategy would directly address this difficulty?
- Presenting a general overview of common English suffixes without specific focus.
- Assigning a weekly spelling test with '-ible' and '-able' words.
- Explicitly teaching the rule that '-able' words often come from base words that can stand alone. (correct)
- Having students copy '-ible' and '-able' words repeatedly to improve memorization.
What is the primary purpose of incorporating a word sort activity when teaching '-ible' and '-able' suffixes?
What is the primary purpose of incorporating a word sort activity when teaching '-ible' and '-able' suffixes?
- To reduce the amount of direct instruction required by the teacher.
- To encourage competition among students to see who can sort the fastest.
- To assess students' knowledge of alphabetical order.
- To provide a hands-on experience that helps students visually identify spelling patterns. (correct)
Which mnemonic device best encapsulates the rule for differentiating between '-ible' and '-able' suffixes?
Which mnemonic device best encapsulates the rule for differentiating between '-ible' and '-able' suffixes?
- "If it sounds good, use -able."
- "-ible" is always used at the end of a sentence."
- "A BASE word is ABLE to stand alone." (correct)
- "-ible" is used for words with five letters or more.
Why is incorporating application-based tasks, such as writing sentences, important when teaching '-ible' and '-able' suffixes?
Why is incorporating application-based tasks, such as writing sentences, important when teaching '-ible' and '-able' suffixes?
What is the benefit of using interactive games to reinforce the learning of '-ible' and '-able' suffixes?
What is the benefit of using interactive games to reinforce the learning of '-ible' and '-able' suffixes?
A teacher notices that a student consistently misspells words ending in '-able' even when the base word is recognizable. What intervention strategy should be implemented?
A teacher notices that a student consistently misspells words ending in '-able' even when the base word is recognizable. What intervention strategy should be implemented?
During a word sort activity, a student is unsure where to place the word "digestible." Using the strategy described, what question should you prompt the student with to guide them?
During a word sort activity, a student is unsure where to place the word "digestible." Using the strategy described, what question should you prompt the student with to guide them?
A student writes 'accessable' instead of 'accessible' in their story. What is the MOST effective feedback you can provide, based on the described strategy?
A student writes 'accessable' instead of 'accessible' in their story. What is the MOST effective feedback you can provide, based on the described strategy?
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What is a suffix?
What is a suffix?
A word ending.
Suffix '-able' rule
Suffix '-able' rule
Words ending in -able often come from base words that can stand alone (agree -> agreeable).
Suffix '-ible' rule
Suffix '-ible' rule
Words ending in -ible often come from base words that cannot stand alone (visible; 'vis' isn't a word).
What is a word sort?
What is a word sort?
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What is a mnemonic device?
What is a mnemonic device?
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Application Practice
Application Practice
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Interactive Games
Interactive Games
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Hands-on learning
Hands-on learning
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Study Notes
- Instructional strategies can help 6th-grade students struggling with the suffixes "-ible" and "-able" and a word sorting activity combined with a mnemonic device is effective
Instructional Strategy: Word Sort & Mnemonic Device
- Explicitly teach the rule: many "-able" words come from base words that can stand alone (e.g., "agree" to "agreeable"), while most "-ible" words do not (e.g., "visible" doesn't come from "vis")
- Word Sort Activity: Students sort mixed lists of "-ible" and "-able" words, sorted by their suffix, to help them look for patterns in spelling and root words
- Mnemonic Device: "If the root word is recognizable, use -able; if not, use -ible" or "A BASE word is ABLE to stand alone”
- Application Practice: Students can write sentences with new "-ible" and "-able" words or create short stories incorporating both suffixes
- Interactive Games: Online quizzes or matching games reinforce learning
Why This Strategy is Effective
- Hands-on learning: Sorting words helps students see spelling patterns concretely
- Memory retention: A mnemonic device simplifies a complex rule, making it easier to recall
- Application-based: Writing and using words in context strengthens understanding and long-term mastery
- Engagement: Games and interactive activities make learning more enjoyable and meaningful
- Applying the pattern can helps students understand and retain spelling rules for future writing tasks
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A word sorting activity combined with a mnemonic device is effective for 6th-grade students struggling with the suffixes "-ible" and "-able". Students sort lists of words by suffix to help them look for patterns in spelling and root words. Mnemonic devices are used to help students remember when to use which suffix.
