English Language Arts
Grade 2
15 min
Words with -able and -ible
Words with -able and -ible
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 8 out of 10 words correctly as either having the suffix '-able' or '-ible' in a written exercise.
- Explain the general rules for determining whether to use '-able' or '-ible' at least 3 times using specific examples during class discussion.
- Apply the rules for '-able' and '-ible' to correctly spell at least 4 out of 5 new words containing these suffixes in a dictation activity.
- Analyze the meaning of 3 unfamiliar words containing '-able' or '-ible' using context clues and suffix knowledge, and accurately define them in a short paragraph.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify words that end in -able or -ible.
Define a preposition as a 'where' word.
Find the preposition in a simple sentence.
Use an -able or -ible word to describe a noun.
Create a sentence using both an -able word and a preposition.
Draw a picture that matches a sentence with a preposition and an -able/-ible word.
Look! The adorable kitten is sleeping **in** the basket. 🐱 Can you find the 'where' word?
Today, we will learn about special describing words. These words end in -able and -ible. We will also find prepositions, which are words that tell us where things are!
Real-World Applications
Describing your favorite toy and where it is.
Telling a friend where to find a snack.
Writing fun stories about animals.
Understandin...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PrepositionA preposition is a little word that tells you WHERE something is. 🗺️The ball is **under** the table.
NounA noun is a person, place, or thing. 🧸The **dog** is happy.
AdjectiveAn adjective is a word that describes a noun. ✨The **big** dog is happy.
The Suffix -ableA word part added to the end of a word. It means 'can be'.lov**able** (can be loved)
The Suffix -ibleAnother word part that also means 'can be'.vis**ible** (can be seen)
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Key Rules & Conventions
The 'Describing Word' Rule
Adjective + Noun
The -able or -ible word (adjective) comes before the thing (noun) it describes.
The 'Where Word' Rule
Preposition + Noun
The preposition tells us where the noun is. It starts a 'where phrase'.
The Super Sentence Rule
The [adjective noun] is [preposition] the [noun].
We can put it all together to make a great sentence!
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Challenging
"Leo got a new bike. The seat was soft. The bell had a happy ring. He rode it all day with a big smile." Which sentence best tells how Leo felt?
A.The bike was breakable by the road.
B.The ride was enjoyable for Leo.
C.The instructions were readable to his dad.
D.The bike was valuable in the store.
Challenging
If a glass vase is described as "valuable *to* the museum" and also "breakable *on* the floor," what must the museum workers do?
A.Make sure the vase is washable with soap.
B.Be responsible for its safety.
C.See if the vase is edible for lunch.
D.Check if the vase is portable in a backpack.
Challenging
The word "visible" goes with the preposition "in" like this: "The boat is visible *in* the fog." Which pair below has the same kind of relationship?
A.joke is laughable at a party.
B.cat is comfortable without a bed.
C.glass is breakable because a table.
D.shirt is washable next to the mud.
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