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Exploring -able and -ment Suffixes – Understanding prefixes and suffixes – Prefixes/suffixes are word parts added to change meaning – Today’s focus: -able and -ment – ‘-able’ means ‘can be done’, ‘-ment’ means ‘action/result’ – How suffixes alter word meaning – Suffixes like ‘-able’ or ‘-ment’ modify a word’s meaning – Practice with examples – Find words with ‘-able’ or ‘-ment’ and explain their meaning | This slide introduces the concept of prefixes and suffixes, with a focus on ‘-able’ and ‘-ment’. Begin by explaining that prefixes and suffixes are added to the start or end of a word to change its meaning. Highlight ‘-able’ as a suffix meaning ‘capable of being’ and ‘-ment’ indicating the action or resulting state. Provide examples such as ‘enjoyable’ (capable of being enjoyed) and ‘movement’ (the act or result of moving). Encourage students to think of more examples and use them in sentences. For the activity, students can work in pairs to find words with these suffixes in their reading books and discuss the meanings. This will help solidify their understanding of how suffixes work.

Understanding Suffixes: -able and -ment – What is a suffix? – A suffix is added to the end of a word. – Suffixes modify meanings – They can change what a word means or its role in a sentence. – The -able suffix – If a word ends in -able, it often means ‘can be done’. For example, ‘readable’ means something can be read. – The -ment suffix – Words ending in -ment often refer to an action or process, like ‘payment’ means the action of paying. | This slide introduces the concept of suffixes to fourth-grade students, focusing on ‘-able’ and ‘-ment’. Begin by explaining that a suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or its grammatical function. Provide examples of how adding ‘-able’ to a verb turns it into an adjective that describes something as capable of being acted upon in the manner of the verb (e.g., ‘enjoyable’ means something can be enjoyed). Similarly, ‘-ment’ turns a verb into a noun that describes the action or result of the verb (e.g., ‘development’ is the result of developing). Encourage students to think of more examples and discuss how the meaning of the base word changes with these suffixes.

Understanding the Suffix -able – The suffix -able: what does it mean? – -able means ‘capable of’ or ‘worthy of’ – Turning ‘like’ into ‘likable’ – ‘likable’ means someone can be liked – Find words ending with -able – Search for words in a book or at home that end with -able and write them down | This slide introduces the suffix -able and explains its meaning to the students. The suffix -able is commonly added to verbs to transform them into adjectives, indicating that something or someone is capable of or worthy of the action of the verb. For example, ‘like’ becomes ‘likable’, suggesting that someone or something can be liked. Encourage students to think of other verbs that could have -able added to them, and to look for such words in their reading at home or in the classroom. This activity will help them understand how the addition of a suffix changes the meaning of a word and how it functions in a sentence.

Understanding the Suffix -ment – What does -ment mean? – The suffix -ment turns a verb into a noun – -ment: Action or result – It signifies an action or its result – From ‘enjoy’ to ‘enjoyment’ – ‘Enjoyment’ means the state of enjoying – Practice with -ment words | The suffix -ment is a powerful tool in the English language that transforms verbs into nouns, indicating the action or the result of an action. For example, the verb ‘enjoy’ when combined with the suffix -ment becomes ‘enjoyment’, signifying the state or feeling of enjoying something. Encourage students to think of other verbs that can take on the -ment suffix and what the new words mean. Have them practice by writing sentences or a short paragraph using -ment words to solidify their understanding. This exercise will enhance their vocabulary and comprehension of how suffixes change word forms and meanings.

Let’s Practice with Suffixes -able and -ment! – Identify root words – Find the base word before the suffix is added – Add -able or -ment – Attach -able or -ment to the root word – Discover new meanings – How does the meaning change with these suffixes? – Partner up for examples – Create more words with a classmate | This slide is designed for a class activity where students will practice the concept of suffixes by identifying root words and understanding how adding -able or -ment changes their meanings. Encourage students to work in pairs to brainstorm additional examples, fostering collaboration and reinforcing the lesson. Provide guidance on how -able often turns a verb into an adjective meaning ‘capable of’ or ‘suitable for’ (like ‘enjoy’ becoming ‘enjoyable’), and -ment typically turns a verb into a noun indicating the action or resulting state (such as ‘develop’ becoming ‘development’). Have a few examples ready to demonstrate, and prepare to assist pairs as they work together.

Understanding -able and -ment – ‘Enjoyable’ means causing joy – If something is enjoyable, it’s fun or pleasant to do – ‘Announcement’ means a public notice – An announcement is when someone tells a group of people something important – Create your own -able sentence – Craft a sentence with -ment | This slide introduces the suffixes -able and -ment, which are added to verbs to form adjectives and nouns, respectively. ‘Enjoyable’ comes from the verb ‘enjoy’ and means something that can be enjoyed, thus it is pleasant or fun. ‘Announcement’ comes from the verb ‘announce’ and refers to making something known publicly. Encourage students to think of verbs they know and create new words by adding -able or -ment. Have them use these words in their own sentences to demonstrate understanding. This activity will help solidify their grasp of how suffixes can change the meaning and function of words in English.

Class Activity: Crafting Words with -able and -ment – Form groups for word list creation – Use -able and -ment to make words – Attach -able or -ment to base words to create new words – Craft sentences with your words – Show how each word fits in a sentence to clarify its meaning – Share your top examples with the class | This activity is designed to help students understand how suffixes -able and -ment change the meaning of base words and turn them into adjectives or nouns. Divide the class into small groups and provide them with a list of base words. Encourage them to be creative in forming new words and using them in context-rich sentences. This will help them grasp how these suffixes can alter a word’s function and meaning. After the group work, select a few groups to present their best examples. Possible activities: 1) Matching game with base words and suffixes, 2) Sentence completion challenge, 3) Creative storytelling using the new words, 4) Drawing representations of the new words, 5) Peer review of sentences for clarity and correctness.

Review and Reflect: Suffixes -able and -ment – Recap on -able and -ment – Suffixes -able and -ment turn verbs into adjectives or nouns, showing ability or a state of being. – How suffixes alter meaning – Adding -able or -ment changes verbs to adjectives/nouns, like ‘enjoy’ to ‘enjoyable’ or ‘develop’ to ‘development’. – Share your interesting finds – Discuss any challenges faced | This slide aims to consolidate the students’ understanding of the suffixes -able and -ment. It’s important to review how these suffixes transform a verb into an adjective or a noun, indicating the ability to do something or the state of being something. Encourage students to reflect on how their perception of words changes with these suffixes and to share any new words they found intriguing or any concepts they found difficult. This reflection will help reinforce their learning and provide valuable feedback on their comprehension of the material.

Homework Challenge: Suffix Hunt – Find 5 words ending in -able – Find 5 words ending in -ment – Write sentences for each word – Use each word in a creative sentence – Share your sentences next class – Practice presenting them confidently | This homework task is designed to help students recognize and understand the use of the suffixes -able and -ment in words. By finding and writing sentences with these words, students will practice using context to determine the meaning of new vocabulary. Encourage them to look for words in books they enjoy or in their environment. Remind them that -able usually means ‘capable of’ or ‘worthy of,’ and -ment often indicates the action or resulting state of an action (e.g., ‘enjoyment’ means the state of enjoying). In the next class, students will have the opportunity to share their sentences, enhancing their public speaking skills and reinforcing their understanding of the suffixes.