Lesson 126
-able, -ible
The suffixes -ABLE and -IBLE mean able or can do
Many words with the -IBLE suffix include additional morphemes that have not been taught at this point in the lesson sequence. For example, indestructible includes the morphemes in+de+struct+ible. Provide additional vocabulary instruction addressing the meaning and usage of words with these affixes as needed. When adding -ABLE or -IBLE to a word that ends with a silent E, we drop the E before adding the suffix: observe → observable. Most of the time when we use the suffix -IBLE, it's added to a root that can't stand alone, like in possible or edible.
Today's plan
about 15 min- Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
- Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
- Step 4Blending drill3 min
- Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Warm Up Our Ears
Say the sounds; students blend them into a word. Then say a word; students break it apart.
Blend it (teacher says sounds → you say word)
Break it (I say word → you say sounds)
Flashcard Drills
Full-screen cards for the class. Tap a card to check the answer, or press Hear the words to hear the example words read aloud.
Blending Drill
Change one part at a time and read the new word.
New Concept
Today we learn two new suffixes, -ABLE and -IBLE, which mean able or can do.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
Suffixes are added to the end of a word to change the word's meaning. Today we will learn two new suffixes: -ABLE and -IBLE. The suffixes -ABLE and -IBLE are both pronounced /əbəl/ with the A or I making a schwa sound as in and . -ABLE and -IBLE mean able or can do.
-able, -ible
If you enjoy something it means you like it, enjoyable means something is able to be enjoyed or liked. Flex means move or bend, flexible means able to move or bend.