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SpellingSpell Words with Suffixes -ic, -ism, -ive

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or part of speech. For example, adding -ic to the noun atom changes the noun form to the adjective form, atomic. Before adding -ic or -ive to a word that ends in e, drop the e. For example, narrate becomes narrative.

SPELLING WORDS

Change the words by adding the suffix in parentheses. Use what you learned about suffixes to spell each word correctly.

1. hero (-ism)

2. secret (-ive)

3. history (-ic)

4. real (-ism)

5. artist (-ic)

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in parentheses. Spell correctly.

1. In science class, we used microscopes to view the (organ) .

2. Their leader sent a (represent) from the (execute)

office to attend the ceremony.

3. This (narrate) is about how the prince’s (hero)

actions rescued the village from a (drama) downfall.

Name

heroic dramatic organism deflectiveheroism artistic capitalism executivecomic historic federalism perspectiveatomic tourism secretive narrativekinetic realism defensive representative

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SpellingSpell Words with Greek Roots

Many words in English include the common Greek roots chron, meter, photo, bio,

and geo. Sometimes a letter is dropped from or added to the root to form the

new word.

Alphabetize the words. Spell each word correctly.

Use the words below to complete the definition. Spell correctly.

synchronize

geography

speedometer

geology

chronological

symmetry

biosphere

photogenic

1. is the study of Earth.

2. A is an instrument for measuring speed.

3. The is the part of Earth where life can exist.

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SPELLING WORDS

Name

meteorology parameter symmetry photocellphotocopy chronology geocentric biosphereecology symbiotic chronological speedometergeometric photogenic odometer geologysynchronize geography chronic photon



SpellingSpell Words with Vowel Teams

Vowel teams are two or three letters that together make one sound.• The same sound can be spelled using different vowel teams. (meet, meal)• The same spelling can have different sounds. (grown, brown)• Diphthongs and some digraphs are types of vowel teams.

Underline the vowel teams.

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au:

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proclaim Sort the words according to vowel team. Spell each word correctly.

SPELLING WORDS

Name

zealous cowardice treasury allowancebayonet realm zeal concealmentroyalty embroider typhoon treacherycommittee nautical marshmallow approachleukemia gauntlet flounder proclaim



SpellingSpell Words with -able, -ible

When a word includes the word part -able or -ible, there are no sound cues to show you which way to spell the ending. Practice writing the words to remember which form to use. Adding -able or -ible as a suffix to a base word may require a spelling change.

Base Word Changes Word with Suffix

dispose drops e disposable

certify drops y and adds i certifiable

Alphabetize the words. Spell the words correctly.

For each of the following words, write its base form: noticeable, forcible, perishable, justifiable.

SPELLING WORDS

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advisable compatible accountable allowablenoticeable workable producible irritableadmissible forcible considerable combustiblereducible justifiable credible perishableavailable digestible tangible edible



SpellingSpelling Words with VCe Syllables

VCe syllables can appear at the end of multisyllabic words. In most cases, the first vowel sound is long, and the e at the end is silent. For example, in the word remote, the VCe syllable pattern is ote. The o is long and the e is silent.

Underline the VCe syllable pattern in each word.

Read the word aloud. Write whether the vowel sound in the VCe syllable is a long a, long e, long i, long o, or long u.

Alphabetize the words. Spell each word correctly.

SPELLING WORDS

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1. devastate

2. prosecute

3. coincide

4. obsolete

5. oppose

evaporate elevate coincide opposeimprovise intervene delete excavateremote devastate serene appetiteobsolete liberate centigrade prosecuteevacuate schedule provoke negotiate



SpellingSpell Words with Open and Closed Syllables

An open syllable (V/CV) ends in a vowel. It has a long vowel sound—as in the first syllable of the word even. A closed syllable (VC/V) ends in a consonant. The vowel in a closed syllable has a short sound—as in the first syllable of the word living.

SPELLING WORDS

Name

Spell three words with open syllables and three words with closed syllables from the word list. Then add a slash between each syllable of each word. Use what you learned about syllable patterns to check your spelling.

1. Open Syllables V/CV:

2. Closed Syllables VC/V:

For each word, choose the answer option that shows the correct syllable breaks and type of syllable break (V/CV or VC/V).

1. topical

a. to/pi/cal (V/CV)

b. top/i/cal (VC/V)

c. top/ica/l (VC/V)

d. t/op/ical (VC/V)

2. slogan

a. sl/o/gan (VC/V)

b. slog/an (V/CV)

c. slo/gan (VC/V)

d. slo/gan (V/CV)

recent rotate energetic malicetopical musical solar recommendhonest element vacation apexlavish minimum register enemyvital donut slogan agent



SpellingSpell Words with Final Stable Syllables -le, -tion, -sion

Final stable syllables always appear at the end of words.

• A final syllable that ends in -le has a consonant and letters le.• The final stable endings -tion and -sion are pronounced “shun” or “zhun.”

Add or remove the final stable syllable to create new words. Use what you know about final stable syllables to spell correctly.

1. observation

2. declaration

3. extension

SPELLING WORDS

4. occupy

5. collide

6. invade

Choose three of the following words and use them in sentences.

Name

observation article observe ripplecollide declaration situation invasionscuffle invade collision occupationextension untangle declare extendsituate assemble occupy particle

scuffle untangle ripple

article assemble particle



SpellingSpell Words with r-Controlled Vowels

When vowels are followed by the letter r, they are called r-controlled vowels. When spelling words with r-controlled vowels, keep the following in mind:

• Many r-controlled vowels sound the same but are spelled differently.• The sound you hear in the word swerve can be spelled er, ir, or, or ur.

The sound you hear in the word shortest can be spelled as or, ore, or oar.

Read the following words, and identify the r-controlled vowel sound made by each.

1. injury

2. guitar

3. cardinal

SPELLING WORDS

Choose three of the following words and use them in sentences: proportion, excursions, internal, majority, conserve, partition. Use what you learned about r-controlled vowels to spell correctly.

4. conform

5. turbulent

6. vertical

Name

armada category external turbulentconserve vertical cardinal quarterguitar partition excursions harmonyproportion conform injury vertexinternal guardian majority minority



SpellingSpell Words with Prefixes il-, in-, im-, ir-

Most of the time, adding a prefix does not change the way the base word is spelled. Prefixes do change the meaning of the base words to which they are added. In this case, the prefixes il-, in-, im-, and ir- all mean “not.”

Complete the following sentences by adding the correct prefix (il-, in-, im-, or ir-) to the base word shown in parentheses. Spell correctly.

1. Winning the lottery is (probable) .

2. Even after combining their savings, Jordan and Mika had an (adequate)

amount of money to buy the video game.

3. Having been in the family for generations, the rare and delicate vase was

(replaceable) .

Follow the prompts below to practice spelling words with prefixes.

1. Use the word immobile in a sentence about trying to move something.

2. Use the word irreplaceable in a sentence about a treasured item or an antique.

SPELLING WORDS

Name

logical adequate accurate rationalinoffensive offensive impassable illegalirrational irreplaceable inadequate passableprobable inaccurate mobile replaceablelegal illogical improbable immobile



SpellingSpell Base Words with Endings

The most basic form of a word is called the base word. Adding an ending to a base word changes the base word’s meaning or part of speech.

When you add an ending to a base word, you may have to change how the base word is spelled. For example, you may have to double the final consonant:

Base word: admit + Ending: -ing = admitting

Or, you may have to change the consonant y to i, as in this example:

Base word: defy + Ending: -es = defies

Complete the following sentences by combining and correctly spelling the base word and ending shown in parentheses.

1. The fundraiser (benefit / -ed) the scholarship program.

2. Juan (rely / -ies) on his mom to drive him to baseball practice.

3. Computer (program / -ing) is a valuable skill.

4. The lab is (equip / -ed) with state-of-the-art microscopes.

SPELLING WORDS

Name

equipped conveying revise revisingprogram theories rely industryrelies permit involvement conveyspermitting involve equip programmingbenefit benefited theory industries



SpellingSpell Words with Latin Roots

Many words in English contain Latin roots. Recognizing and knowing what these roots mean can help you define and spell new words.

SPELLING WORDS

Follow the writing prompts below. Use your knowledge of Latin roots to spell the words correctly.

1. Use the word reporter in a sentence about joining or creating a school newspaper.

2. Use the word supportive in a sentence about helping out a friend.

3. Use the word unpredictable in a sentence about taking a ride on a roller coaster.

Put the following words containing the Latin root ject into alphabetical order. Be sure to use correct spelling.

Name

subjective

conjecture

dejected

injection

projectile

objective

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subjective transportation portage contradictterrarium terrace reject projectileconjecture reporter dictator indictmentdejected contradiction injection subterraneanprediction unpredictable supportive objective



SpellingSpell Words with -ize, -ance, -ence, -ist

Adding the word part -ize, -ance, -ence, or -ist to a word as a suffix may require spelling changes. For example, when adding a suffix to a word that ends in the letter y, either change the y to an i before adding the suffix, or drop the y.

• rely – y + i + -ance = reliance • fantasy – y + -ize = fantasize

SPELLING WORDS

Follow the prompts below. Spell the words correctly.

1. Use the word preference in a sentence about your favorite food.

2. Use the word memorize in a sentence about studying for a test.

3. Use the word appearance in a sentence about picking up litter in a park.

Name

appearance disappearance familiarize sanitizepessimist optimist brilliance physicistcolonize insurance coherence protagonistinfluence antagonist memorize italicizeexistence clearance performance preference



SpellingSpell Words with Unusual Spellings

Not all words in English are spelled the way they sound when spoken.

• There are silent vowels, such as the e in cantaloupe, and there are silentconsonants, such as the b in debt.

• There are also words that are spelled in an unusual way because of thedoubling of letters, such as the doubling of the r and s in embarrass.

SPELLING WORDS

Name

Follow the writing prompts below. Be sure to use correct spelling.

1. Use the word villain in a sentence about an action movie.

2. Use the word yacht in a sentence about a day at the beach.

3. Use the word fatigue in a sentence about exercising or doing hard work.

league embarrass epitome depotsergeant vague intrigue cordialyacht anxious villain disguisefatigue genealogy cantaloupe jeopardydebt queue flood liaison



SpellingSpell Words with -ous, -eous, -ious

Adding the word part-ous, -eous, or -ious as a suffix to a word may require spelling changes. For example, the word part -ous means “full of” or “having.” When adding -ous as a suffix to certain words, the spelling can change to -eous or -ious.

SPELLING WORDS

Follow the prompts below. Spell each word correctly.

1. Use the words curious and mysterious in a sentence about a haunted house.

2. Use the words cautious and adventurous in a sentence about skydiving.

3. Use the word humorous in a sentence to describe a person who is funny.

Name

vicious enormous humorous previouscautious ridiculous furious adventurousjealous mysterious fabulous preciouscourageous numerous miscellaneous suspiciousvictorious curious obvious courteous



SpellingSpell Words with Syllable Patterns

A syllable is a word part that has one vowel sound. If a word has more than one syllable, it is called multisyllabic.

Syllable patterns can divide a word in several ways:

• Between two vowels: di/al• Between two consonants: im/pede• Between a consonant and a vowel: lem/on

Knowing syllable patterns can help you spell words with multiple syllables.

SPELLING WORDS

Using the hint provided in parentheses, choose the correct word from the list below. Then divide the word using syllable patterns and slashes to check your spelling.

confiscate museum diabolic selfish

1. (hint: evil)

2. (hint: take something away)

3. (hint: caring only about yourself)

4. (hint: art is shown here)

Name

dispel indignant humane congruentcrusade confiscate protest defianceselfish compensate ignite supremedismal insistent diabolic profilesegment syntax museum impede



SpellingSpell Words with pro-, com-, con-

• The prefix spelled pro- means “forward” or “before.”• The prefixes spelled com- and con- both mean “with” or “together.”

Knowing prefixes can help you spell words correctly.

SPELLING WORDS

Put the following words containing the prefix pro- into alphabetical order.

provision

protective

proponent

provide

promotion

protection

projection

Use three of the spelling words in original sentences. Use what you

know about prefixes to spell the words correctly.

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promotion compress convene commandconsensus combine contingent providecomplement protective companion projectioncongestion concert proponent conclaveprotection provision concoction combination



SpellingSpell Words with anti-, mid-, trans-

• The prefix anti- means “against” or “opposed.”• The prefix mid- means “middle.”• The prefix trans- means “across” or “through.”

Knowing prefixes can help you spell new words.

SPELLING WORDS

Follow the writing prompts below. Use what you know about prefixes to spell the words correctly.

1. Use the word midnight in a sentence that describes the setting of a scary story.

2. Use the words antifreeze and transmission in a sentence about a mechanic

fixing a car.

3. Use the word transatlantic in a sentence about a trip to Europe or Africa.

Name Name

transistor midweek midnight transfusionmidpoint transatlantic antithesis midsectionantifreeze antipathy transpose antigravitytranslation midcontinent transgress transmissiontranslucent transmit antigen midstream



SpellingSpell Words with sub-, super-

• The Latin word part sub- means “under,” “below,” or “near.”• The Latin word part super- means “above” or “beyond.”

These word parts can be used as prefixes and added to the beginning of a word. Knowing prefixes can help you spell new words.

SPELLING WORDS

Read the spelling words. Then, for the items below, add either the prefix sub- or super- to the base word shown in parentheses to complete the sentences. Use what you know about prefixes to spell the words correctly.

1. Emmie and Nathan forgot to take their shopping list to the (market)

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2. The designers of the (division) included a bike path and park.

3. After starring in a blockbuster movie, the actress became a (star)

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4. School (intendent) , Mrs. Ochoa, regularly met with teachers.

5. Zoe found that taking the (way) to work was faster than

taking the bus.

Name

supersonic supersede subconscious subsidiarysubway supernova superior supervisorsuperstar substitute superintendent subsequentsubset supervision subordinate subdivisionsubmarine submerse supermarket superlative



SpellingSpell Words with Greek Roots

Many words in English come from Greek roots. Here are some common Greek roots:

• The Greek root graph means “to write.”• The Greek root micro means “small” or “minute.”• The Greek root tele means “far” or “distant.”

Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root or base word, and suffixes are added to the end of a root or base word to form new words. Roots can also be combined to form a new word:

(Greek root) photo + (Greek root) graph = photograph

Recognizing roots, prefixes, and suffixes can help you spell new words.

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Put the following words into alphabetical order. Spell correctly.

microbe

microwave

microcosm

microbiology

microchip

SPELLING WORDS

Name

graph homograph monograph televisiontelephoto telepathy telecast microcosmmicrobiology microchip microbe graphicstelemetry seismograph holograph televisebibliography graphite topography microwave



SpellingSpell Latin Roots audi, rupt, scrib, spec

Many words in English come from Latin, including these common roots:• audi (“hear”)• scrib (“write”)

• rupt (“burst”)• spec (“see”)

Roots have prefixes, suffixes, or other roots attached to them to form new words.dis- + rupt = disrupt in- + spec + -tion = inspection

Recognizing roots, prefixes, and suffixes can help you spell new words.

SPELLING WORDS

scriptscribbleauditionbankrupt

WORD BANK

1. n i i d o t u a

2. c p i s t r

3. k b n p r a u t

4. c b r b i s e l

(hint: a try-out)

(hint: what actors / actresses read)

(hint: no money)

(hint: write quickly)

Using the hint provided in parentheses, unscramble the letters to spell one of the words from the Word Bank below. Spell correctly.

Name

retrospective prospect inspection scriptaudio audit scribble rupturedisruptive speculate auditory auditoriuminscription bankrupt disruption transcribeaudience audition spectator spectacle



SpellingSpell Words with Consonant Changes

When you add a suffix to certain words, the final consonant of the base word changes. For example, if you add the suffix -ion to the word celebrate, drop the e at the end of the base word before adding the suffix:celebrate (base word) + -ion (suffix) = celebration

If you are adding the suffix -ion to the word detect, for example, which does not end in an e, just add the suffix:

detect (base word) + -ion (suffix) = detection

Follow the writing prompts below. Use what you know about consonant changes to spell correctly.

1. Use the word musician in a sentence about someone whose music you enjoy.

2. Use the word mathematics in a sentence about what you find most interestingabout math class.

3. Use the word election in a sentence about someone who isrunning for public office.

SPELLING WORDS

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isolation politician frustration politicsmusic hesitate elect electionclinician selection hesitation coordinateselect frustrate mathematics coordinationmathematician musician clinic isolate



SpellingSpell Words with Different Syllable Patterns

A syllable is a word part that has one vowel sound. Knowing syllable patterns, such as vowel teams, VCe syllables, open and closed syllables, final stable syllables, and r-controlled syllables, can help you divide words in various ways:

• between two vowels: (diet) di/et• between two consonants: (sluggish) slug/gish• between a consonant and a vowel: (numerous) nu/mer/ous

Recognizing syllable patterns can help you spell words.

Using the hint provided in parentheses, unscramble the letters to spell one of the spelling words. Then use what you know about syllable division patterns to check your spelling.

stadiuminnocenticiclealligator

SPELLING WORDS

1. c c e i i l

2. g l t a l i r o a

3. m d u t a i s

4. n o n e c i n t

(hint: cold to the touch)

(hint: it has scales)

(hint: you watch sports or music here)

(hint: opposite of guilty)

Name

contact trifle medium radiatealligator obstacle variable strategyescalator miracle idea finishclassical icicle studio dutifulinnocent struggle stadium arthritis



SpellingSpell Multisyllabic Words

Words with more than one syllable are called multisyllabic. Multisyllabic words often follow common syllable patterns, such as V/CV, VC/V, and VCe.

• V/CV: musical (mu/si/cal); vacation (va/ca/tion)• VC/V: element (el/e/ment); honest (hon/est)• VCe: (in/vite)

There are some common syllables found in multisyllabic words, including

-ment movement (move/ment) -ate affectionate (af/fec/tion/ate)

in- incapable (in/ca/pa/ble)

Recognizing common syllables and syllable patterns can help you spell words.

Follow the prompts. Use what you know about syllable patterns and multisyllabic words to spell correctly.

1. Use the word environment in a sentence about recycling.

2. Use the word tuxedo in a sentence about a wedding or an awards ceremony.

SPELLING WORDS

Name

harmonica literature humiliate curiosityelementary ravioli tuxedo stationeryminiature cafeteria cylinder certificatemosaic probability intermediate amateurdefinition environment centennial punctuation



SpellingSpell Words with Schwa Sounds

The schwa, or uh sound, is the most common sound in the English language. Any vowel (a, e, i, o, or u) can create the schwa sound, which is often found in an unstressed syllable of a word.

Recognizing and understanding the schwa sound can help you spell words.

SPELLING WORDS

Follow the writing prompts below. Use what you know about syllables and sound-spelling patterns to check your spelling.

1. Use the words tropical and humidity in a sentence about traveling to

someplace hot.

2. Write one or two sentences about the rides you would like to go on, the foodyou would like to eat, and the friends you would like to hang out with ata carnival.

3. Use the word garage in a sentence about a parent asking his or her children todo some chores before going out to play.

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jewel tropical bulletin terrifickingdom pajamas carnival celebrategasoline universal illustrate independentconsolidation ordinary elegant celerygarage humidity census experiment



SpellingSpell Words with Vowel Changes

When adding an ending to a word, the pronunciation and spelling can change. A long vowel sound can change to a short vowel sound, a long vowel sound can change to the schwa, or uh, sound, and a short vowel sound can change to the schwa sound.

Recognizing vowel changes and syllable division patterns can help you spell many words.

Put the following words in alphabetical order. Use what you learned about multisyllabic words and sound-spelling patterns to check your spelling. Then use slashes to divide each word into syllables.

repeat

cycle

preparation

severe

explain

cyclic

deduce

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SPELLING WORDS

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physical collide perspire deduceperspiration cyclic collision explanationdeductive prepare repeat sincereexplain physicality cycle preparationrepetition severe severity sincerity


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