Swiftly Speaking Lesson Slides UFLI Lesson 101 Morphology • Affixes
New Concept
Suffix -ly
Discover how adding -ly to a base word tells how or in what way something is done.
1. Hear the Suffix
2. Build the Words
3. Read with Fluency
Step 1: Warm-Up
Phonemic Awareness: Add /lē/
Listen & Blend
Teacher Prompt
"Say quick. Now add /lē/ to the end. What is the new word?"
quick + /lē/ = quickly
glad + /lē/ gladly
soft + /lē/ softly
brave + /lē/ bravely
Notice: Suffix -ly adds an extra syllable /lē/ at the end of the base word!
Step 2: Review Drill
Affix & Pattern Recall
Say the Sound & Meaning
-ful "full of" careful
-less "without" helpless
un- "not / opposite" unlock
-ly "in a ___ way" today's goal
Prompt: "What does the affix mean? Give an example word."
Step 3: New Concept
What Does Suffix -ly Do?
Rule Box
1
Meaning
The suffix -ly means "in a certain way" or tells how an action happens.
2
Sound
Spelled -ly, it is pronounced /lē/ with a long e sound.
3
Part of Speech
Turns an adjective (describing word) into an adverb (how an action is done).
The Formula
Base Word + -ly
= "In that kind of way"
Adjective brave
Suffix -ly
Adverb bravely
"He spoke bravely" = "He spoke in a brave way."
Step 4: Word Building
Break It Down: Base + Suffix
Morpheme Anatomy
neat + -ly = neatly
Meaning: In a neat way (clean, orderly).
loud + -ly = loudly
Meaning: In a loud way (with great sound).
calm + -ly = calmly
Meaning: In a calm way (peacefully, without panic).
safe + -ly = safely
Meaning: In a safe way (without harm).
Key Rule: The spelling of the base word does not change when adding -ly to these words!
Step 5: Blending Practice
Choral Word Reading
Read Across the Row
Row 1 • Closed Base
swiftly
Row 1 • Closed Base
gladly
Row 1 • Closed Base
suddenly
Row 2 • Vowel Team Base
sweetly
Row 2 • Vowel Team Base
clearly
Row 2 • Vowel Team Base
proudly
Row 3 • Silent e Base
bravely
Row 3 • Silent e Base
wisely
Row 3 • Silent e Base
safely
Strategy: Look for the base word first, then scoop and blend the suffix -ly.
Step 6: Connected Text
Decodable Sentence Reading
Read for Accuracy & Expression
1
The red fox ran swiftly past the tall pine tree.
2
She smiled sweetly and waved gladly at her friend.
3
The bright lamp shone clearly into the dark harbor.
Ask: "Which word tells how the fox ran? Which word tells how she smiled?"
Lesson 101 Summary
Ready for Reading!
Concept Mastered
3 Decodables
Apply suffix -ly across 3 extended stories.
Fluency Reader
1-minute timed reading + 5 comprehension questions.
Verbal Check
10-word exit ticket with real and nonsense words!
Remember: -ly tells how the action happens!
Triple Tales Decodable Passages UFLI Lesson 101 Decodable Reading Passages
Name: Date:
Triple Tales: Suffix -ly Stories
Concept: Suffix -ly ("in a ___ way")
Directions: Read each story. Highlight or underline every word with the suffix -ly . Complete repeated readings to build smooth fluency.
1
The Red Fox Flees Swiftly
Target Words: 6 • Word Count: 114
The red fox crept softly through the tall green pine trees. A loud twig snapped in the brush. The fox froze and glanced closely at the hill. A gray hound barked wildly near the creek. The quick fox leaped boldly across the wide brook. His paws moved swiftly over the stones. He dashed into his warm underground den and rested safely as the sun set.
Repeated Reading: Read 1 Read 2 Read 3
How did the fox move? Swiftly, softly, boldly, safely
2
The Lighthouse Shines Brightly
Target Words: 6 • Word Count: 119
Old Captain Clark climbed the winding spiral steps inside the high stone tower. Thick white fog rolled in over the cold sea. The ships in the bay blew their deep horns. Captain Clark lit the giant glass lantern. The beacon spun calmly and beamed brightly into the dark waves. The beam shone clearly through the thick mist so every boat could steer safely home. The captain watched proudly as the sailors waved gladly from the docks.
Repeated Reading: Read 1 Read 2 Read 3
How did the beacon shine? Brightly, clearly, calmly
UFLI Foundations • Lesson 101 Decodables Turn page for Story 3 & Morphology Detective → Page 1 of 2
Part 2
Decodable Story 3 • Morpheme Word Detective
Lesson 101 • Suffix -ly
3
The Sudden Storm Clears Sweetly
Target Words: 6 • Word Count: 122
Dark clouds rolled over the green valley suddenly. Heavy thunder crashed loudly across the ridge. Farmer Tess acted quickly to gather her lambs into the dry red barn. She led them bravely through the pounding rain. Soon the brisk wind began to slow. The dark storm clouds passed, and the warm sun reappeared. A robin sang sweetly from the wet maple branch. The farm rested peacefully in the gentle afternoon light.
Repeated Reading: Read 1 Read 2 Read 3
How did thunder crash? Loudly • How did robin sing? Sweetly
Morpheme Detective: Deconstruct the Suffix
Separate base words from the suffix -ly and write the meaning.
Combined Word Base Word Suffix New Meaning ("in a ___ way")
Secret Harbor Fluency Reader UFLI Lesson 101 Fluency Decodable Reader
Name: Date:
The Secret Harbor Rescue
Target: Suffix -ly • 178 Words Total
Timing Protocol: Time the student for 1 minute. Mark miscues and note the final word read. Calculate Words Correct Per Minute (WCPM) across three readings.
Story Text Words
The night was damp and chilly as the small sailboat slid silently into the bay.
15
Captain Ned gripped the wooden helm firmly . He was on an urgent task to deliver
30
medicines to the island clinic. The dark waves tossed the hull wildly , but Ned stayed
46
calm. He checked his brass compass closely to stay on the true path.
59
"Steady now," Ned whispered softly into the cold mist. "We must sail safely ."
71
A bright yellow lantern beamed clearly from the stone dock ahead. The island doctor
85
was waiting patiently in the drizzle. Ned turned the rudder and glided smoothly
97
up to the pier. He threw the heavy mooring rope and tied it tightly to the dock post.
114
"You arrived swiftly !" cheered the doctor gladly as he took the green medical chest.
127
Ned smiled warmly . He had braved the harsh waves without fear. His crew cheered
141
loudly from the deck. They had completed their bold mission bravely and brought
153
help when it was needed most. Ned saluted proudly as dawn broke over the quiet sea.
178
One-Minute Fluency Timing & Expression Record
Benchmark Goal: 60-90+ WCPM
Reading Attempt Words Read in 1 Min Errors (Miscues) WCPM (Words - Errors) Expression (1-4) 1. Cold Read ○ ○ ○ ○ 2. Warm Read ○ ○ ○ ○ 3. Hot Read
Suffix ly Verbal Exit Ticket UFLI Lesson 101 Exit Ticket • 1-on-1 Verbal Check
Student: Date:
Verbal Reading Check: Suffix -ly
10 Words (6 Real • 4 Nonsense)
Student Reading Card (Read aloud across the rows)
Read accurately & smoothly
1 quickly
2 bravely
3 softly
4 proudly
5 neatly
6 sweetly
7 • Nonsense cloptly
8 • Nonsense sneetly
9 • Nonsense drastly
10 • Nonsense flimly
Teacher Scoring & Morpheme Diagnostic Matrix
Benchmark: 8/10 (80%+)
# Target Word Type Base Decoded Suffix /lē/ Fluent Miscue Notes / Observations 1 quickly Real • Closed [ ] [ ] [ ] 2 bravely Real • Silent-e [ ] [ ] [ ] 3 softly Real • Closed [ ] [ ] [ ] 4 proudly Real • Diphthong [ ] [ ] [ ] 5 neatly Real • Vowel Team [ ] [ ] [ ] 6 sweetly Real • Vowel Team [ ] [ ] [ ] 7 cloptly Nonsense (clopt) [ ] [ ] [ ] 8 sneetly Nonsense (sneet) [ ] [ ] [ ] 9 drastly Nonsense (drast) [ ] [ ] [ ] 10 flimly Nonsense (flim) [ ] [ ] [ ]
Score Summary
Real Words: _____ / 6
Nonsense Words: _____ / 4
Total: _____ / 10
Instructional Action / Pacing
Swiftly Speaking Master Key UFLI Lesson 101 Teacher Reference • Master Answer Key
Teacher-Facing Only
Master Key & Instructional Diagnostic Guide
Concept: Suffix -ly
Secret Harbor Fluency Reader • 5 Comprehension Answers
Multiple Choice Key
Q1 B
Delivering medicines to the island clinic.
Q2 C
In a rough, uncontrolled way.
Q3 A
A bright lantern beamed clearly from dock.
Q4 C
gladly (cheered gladly as he took chest).
Q5 A
Base: brave • Part of Speech: adverb.
Text Evidence Acceptable Responses: "Captain Ned gripped the wooden helm firmly" OR "Ned whispered softly into the cold mist" OR "Ned saluted proudly as dawn broke."
Triple Tales Decodables • Morphology Table Key
Page 2 Worksheet Solutions
Combined Word Base Word Suffix Meaning Solution bravely brave -ly in a brave way (with courage) loudly loud -ly in a loud way (with high volume) proudly proud -ly in a proud way (feeling pleased/honored) sweetly sweet -ly in a sweet or gentle way
Verbal Exit Ticket • Pronunciation & Error Analysis Guide
Diagnostic Scoring Rubric
Real Words (Words 1-6) Target Phonology
quickly: /ˈkwɪk.li/ • Base has closed short /ɪ/ + digraph ck.bravely: /ˈbreɪv.li/ • Base has long a_e. Suffix does not drop silent e.softly: /ˈsɔːft.li/ • Base has consonant blend -ft.proudly: /ˈpraʊd.li/ • Diphthong ou /aʊ/ + voiced d.neatly: /ˈniːt.li/ • Vowel team ea /ē/ + t.sweetly: /ˈswiːt.li/ • Initial blend sw- + vowel team ee.
Nonsense Words (Words 7-10) Diagnostic Rationale
cloptly: /ˈklɒpt.li/ • Tests closed base 'clopt' with final blend pt + suffix.sneetly: /ˈsniːt.li/ • Tests initial sn- blend, vowel team ee, and affix chunking.drastly: /ˈdræst.li/ • Tests dr- blend and -st blend in closed syllable.
