Marking Up Words
How do you mark up a base word and suffix?
UNDERLINE THE BASE WORD AND CIRCLE THE SUFFIX
Does the word CLUMP have a digraph or a blend?
BLEND
How do you divide the word TOPIC into syllables?
TOP-IC
Which Latin Base means "leap"?
-sult
What are the 3 ways to spell /k/?
C, CK, K
How do you mark up a weld?
DRAW A BOX AROUND IT
What is the keyword for schwa?
WAGON
How do you divide the word SUNSET into syllables?
SUN-SET
Which Latin Base means "build"?
-struct
What letters are usually doubled at the end of 1 syllable words?
F,L,S, and Z
How do you mark a digraph?
UNDERLINE IT
Does the word LUNCH have a digraph or a blend?
BOTH
What do you call syllable with 1 vowel followed by a consonant?
CLOSED SYLLABLE
What are the 2 suffixes we have learned?
-s and -es
How do you spell /ik/ at the end of a multi-syllable word?
IC
What are the 3 steps to mark up a closed syllable?
SCOOP IT, WRITE CROSSED OFF C UNDER IT AND A BREVE ABOVE THE VOWEL
What are the 2 keywords for the letter S?
S - SNAKES - /S/
S - VISIT - /Z/
How do you divide the word CHICKEN into syllables?
CHICK-EN
Which Latin Base means "conquer"?
-vict
What is the plural of the word BOX?
BOXES
How do you mark up bonus letters?
Put a star over the last letter.
What are the 5 closed syllable exceptions?
ILD, OLD, OST, IND, OLT
How do you divide the word ETHNIC into syllables?
ETH-NIC
Which Latin Base means "push against"?
-press
How do you spell the /k/ sound when it's the last sound in a word?
K