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100

Base words can sometimes have ____ suffixes added to them. (6.3)

Two ex) hopefully (hope-ful-ly)

100

(6.3) Find all the words with suffixes. Underline the base word and circle the suffix(es). If there is more than one suffix, circle each suffix separately. 

  1. Mom expressively thanked the kids for their helpfulness.

expressively: express+ive+ly

helpfulness: help+ful+ness

100

Spelling: 6.2

1. Obstructed

2. Accomplished

3. Stashed

100

The Cavity is Filled (6.2)

Jake's mom called the dentist. Jake had to have a cavity filled. He did not want to go, but he had to do it. Jake bravely went to visit his dentist. 

The cavity was not a difficult one. The dentist expected it to be a quick job. He was a skilled dentist.

Jake's mom sat with Jake. The dentist finally finished drilling. It was not bad at all. The cavity was filled at last.

100

Write the following sentences: (6.4)

1. Emma willingly did the simple job.

2. You will find the saddle in the stable.

3. Drizzle is expected, so bring an umbrella.

200

Suffix -ed is pronounced /ed/, /d/ or /t/ based on the final sound of the base word. (6.2)

Pronounced /__ / when the base word ends in t or d. 

Pronounced /__ / when the base word ends in a voiceless sound.

Pronounced /__ / when the base word ends in a voiced sound.

 

Suffix -ed is pronounced /ed/, /d/ or /t/ based on the final sound of the base word.

Pronounced /ĕd/ when the base word ends in t or d. 

Pronounced /t/ when the base word ends in a voiceless sound.

Pronounced /d/ when the base word ends in a voiced sound.



200

(7.1)Read each letter combination below. Write the letter that indicates the sound of c or g on the line.

c= /k/ or /s/                         g= /g/ or /j/

ce- c says ____                     gl- g says ____

cl- c says ____                      ge- g says ____

cy- c says ____                     gr- g says ____

c= /k/ or /s/                         g= /g/ or /j/

ce- c says _/s/_                     gi- g says _/j/__

ca- c says _/k/__                   ge- g says _/j/__

cy- c says _/s/__                    ga- g says _/g/___

200

Spelling: 7.1


1. Pace

2. Stage

3. Magic

200

File Cabinet Mess (6.3)

Mr. Smith had to re-locate his small company. When he did this, he found out that his file cabinet was, regretfully, out of order. He called Cathy to see if she could help. Her willingness to come help made Mr. Smith quite glad. 

Cathy tirelessly went through the files. She skillfully had them in order in just two days. She impressively had the task complete. Mr. Smith could find all of his files! He was quite thankful for all of Cathy's helpfulness.

200

Write the following sentences: (6.2)

1. The van honked when Billy crossed the street.

2. Jane twisted the lid off the jug.

3. Mr. Long spelled my name incorrectly.

300

(7.2) Rule: -dge only comes after a ___ vowel and makes the ___ sound

Slient e has 2 jobs: to make the vowel long and the make the c the /__ / sound

-dge only comes after a short vowel and makes the /j/ sound

Short vowel /j/ is -dge

long vowel /j/ is -eg

Slient e has 2 jobs: to make the vowel long and the make the c the /s/ sound

300

(6.4) Read the sentences. Find the words with a consonant –le syllable. Circle them and then divide the words by underlining each syllable. 

1. Jake attempted to juggle with eggs!

2. Tommy can have a popsicle when he finishes his lunch. 

3. I did not fumble the ball when that tackle hit me.

1. juggle: jug gle

2. popsicle: pop si cle

3. fumble: fum ble, tackle: tac kle


300

Spelling: 6.4

1. Sample

2. Grumble

3. Ripple

300

Jimmy's Van (6.4)

Jimmy wished for the expensive van that was on sale at his shop. He had to figure out an angle to present to his wife, Susanna. Jimmy expressed his desire for the impressive van, but Susanna did not like the idea. It would be a struggle to make the payments. At last, Jimmy came up with a plan. He could give up candy, lunches, and cable TV. This would help make the payments. It would still be a struggle, but that did settle it. Susanna could tell Jimmy truly wished for the van.

300
Write the following sentences: (6.3)


1. Rob willingly went to complete the task.

2. Teddy went in to take a nap, but he tossed restlessly in the bed.

3. Mom expressively thanked the kids for their helpfulness.

400

(7.1) C and g sounds can change.

C makes the /s/ sound when followed by ___, ___, or ___.

C makes the /k/ sound at the end of a word or when followed by ___, ___, or ___.

G makes the /j/ sound when followed by ___, ___, or ___.

G makes the /g/ sound when followed by ___, ___, or ___.

C makes the /s/ sound when followed by e, i, or y. "Soft c sound"

C makes the /k/ sound at the end of a word or when followed by a, o, or u. "Hard c sound"

G makes the /j/ sound when followed by e, i, or y

G makes the /g/ sound when followed by a, o, or u.


400

(6.2) Write /ĕd/, /d/, or /t/ beside the word to indicate the sound –ed makes. 

1. clenched

2. filled

3. restricted

1. /t/

2. /d/

3. /ĕd/

400

Spelling: 6.3

1. Willingness

2. Actively

3. Disrespectfully

400

Magic (7.1)

At recess time, a man came to the class to do magic. Mike said that he could figure it out. He felt it would be a cinch. Tony said, "O.K. then, let's wage a bet." Mike accepted. 

The man on stage began his magic. He had a princess doll in a cage. He chanted a tune and held a cloth over the cage. When he lifted it, the cage was gone and he held a giant pencil. It was impossible to guess! The man did the trick twice. Mike did concentrate, but he could not figure it out. Tony was glad to win the bet.

400

Write the following sentences: (7.2)

1. Mom will not budge from her position that the investment will be too costly.

2. Tammy sat at the edge of her bed to contemplate what to do next.

3. Since the race, Tom has not ran any distance at all.

500

(6.4) Syllable type: Consonant -le can only be the ___ syllable of a multisyllabic word. 

Always has __ letters: 2 of the letters are always the same (le)

__ is always silent and present to provide the syllable with a vowel

  • Can only be the last syllable of a multisyllabic word

  • Always has 3 letters: 2 of the letters are always the same (le)

  • e is always silent and there is no vowel sound: e is present to provide the syllable with a vowel

500

(7.2) Sound out each word below. No English word ends in /j/. Write the correct spelling on the line. (7.2)

1. Brij: ____

2. Loj: ____

3. Juj: ____

1. Brij: Bridge

2. Loj: Lodge

3. Juj: Judge

500

Spelling 7.2

1. Cringe

2. Revenge

3. Convince

500

The Elk's Lodge (7.2)

The Elk’s lodge had become a bit run-down. Randy suggested that each member contribute to fix the place. If they accepted the challenge, then Randy had confidence that the job could be completed by June. He did not anticipate any problems since the job was small.

Randy gave evidence that the lodge needed repair. The entrance hall was dingy, the fence along the drive was broken and the shingles needed paint. At his insistence, the Elks finally did decide to make the repairs. The lodge did not need to be fancy, but it would be nice to spruce it up.

500

Write the following sentences: (7.1)

1. Place that cobra in the snake cage quickly.

2. Mrs. Trumbull will replace the lost pencils in the second grade class.

3. I must ask you to be silent so that I can concentrate.