14. hopelessness hope • less • ness /ˈhoʊp.lɪs.nɪs/
Retain silent e in hope before suffix -less [ ] Read
15. impossible im • pos • si • ble /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
Prefix im- (not); double ss; suffix -ible [ ] Read
16. improvement im • prove • ment /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
Prefix im- + root prove + suffix -ment [ ] Read
17. misfortune mis • for • tune /mɪsˈfɔːr.tʃuːn/
Prefix mis- (bad/wrong) + base fortune [ ] Read
18. preparation prep • a • ra • tion /ˌprɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Base prepare; vowel shifts to a before -tion [ ] Read
19. successful suc • cess • ful /səkˈsɛs.fəl/
Double cc, double ss, single l in -ful [ ] Read
20. unnecessary un • nec • es • sar • y /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.sɛr.i/
Prefix un- + necessary (double nn, 1 c, 2 ss) [ ] Read
1. Prefix Anchors Notice that negative prefixes like un-, dis-, and im- do not change the spelling of the base word.
2. Suffix Clues The suffix -ment creates a noun; -able and -ful create adjectives describing qualities.
3. Watch Double Letters When un- joins necessary, keep both n's: un-nec-es-sar-y.
Part II: Application
Decoding in Context
Word Bank Reference
achievement adjustment appearance carelessness celebration comfortable disappointment discouraged employment enjoyable expression friendship government hopelessness impossible improvement misfortune preparation successful unnecessary
Select the best word and spell it correctly
Winning first place in the district science fair was a proud ____________________ for Maya.
We gathered with friends and neighbors for a joyful neighborhood ____________________.
The oversized armchair in the corner of the reading room is exceptionally ____________________.
Marcus felt deep ____________________ when his favorite team lost the championship game.
Kindness, trust, and shared laughter are the keys to building a true ____________________.
In social studies, we examined how laws are passed by our national ____________________.
Without a ladder, reaching the high ceiling was nearly ____________________.
Through daily drafting and revision, Carlos showed marked ____________________ in his writing.
Thorough study habits and careful ____________________ helped the class perform well on the quiz.
Because the track team practiced every afternoon, they completed a very ____________________ season.
Choose two unused words from the word bank. Write a complete 6th-grade sentence for each, spelling the word correctly and underlining it.
Sentence 1 (Word: ______________):
Sentence 2 (Word: ______________):
Part III: Assessment
Criterion-Referenced Standard
Mastery Cutoff: 16 / 20 Correct (80%)
Double Consonants
Which word features both double cc and double ss?
Compound Suffixes
Which two words combine two suffixes joined together (-less + -ness)?
Prefix Joining
Why does unnecessary have a double nn at the beginning?
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15. portable port • a • ble /ˈpɔːr.tə.bəl/
Latin root port (carry) + suffix -able (can be) [ ] Read
16. prediction pre • dic • tion /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
Prefix pre- (before) + Latin root dict (say/speak) [ ] Read
17. reporter re • port • er /rɪˈpɔːr.tər/
Prefix re- (back) + root port (carry) + -er [ ] Read
18. spectator spec • ta • tor /ˈspɛk.teɪ.tər/
Latin root spec (look/watch) + agent suffix -or [ ] Read
19. structure struc • ture /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
Latin root struct (build) + noun suffix -ure [ ] Read
20. transport trans • port /ˈtræns.pɔːrt/
Prefix trans- (across) + Latin root port (carry) [ ] Read
1. Port = Carry Words with port (portable, transport, reporter) relate to moving or carrying.
2. Struct = Build Words with struct (construct, destruction, structure) involve building or taking apart.
3. Spec & Graph Spec means look (spectator); graph means write (autograph, biography).
Part II: Application
Decoding in Context
Word Bank Reference
audience autograph biography chronological construct contradict destruction geography inspection interrupt microphone multimedia permission phonics portable prediction reporter spectator structure transport
Select the best root word and spell it correctly
The concert hall was quiet as the entire ____________________ waited for the music to begin.
After the author finished her speech, she signed an ____________________ in my copy of the book.
For our history project, we read an engaging ____________________ about Harriet Tubman.
Our teacher asked us to arrange the historical events in exact ____________________ order.
Engineers used strong steel and concrete to ____________________ the modern suspension bridge.
Learning world ____________________ helps students locate countries, mountains, and oceans on a globe.
It is polite to wait until a classmate finishes speaking so you do not ____________________ them.
Laptops and tablets are lightweight, making them easy and ____________________ for student use.
Based on the dark storm clouds, my scientific ____________________ is that rain will fall soon.
Cargo planes and freight trains ____________________ goods and food across the nation.
Choose two unused words from the word bank. Write a complete 6th-grade sentence for each, spelling the word correctly and underlining it.
Sentence 1 (Word: ______________):
Sentence 2 (Word: ______________):
Part III: Assessment
Criterion-Referenced Standard
Mastery Cutoff: 16 / 20 Correct (80%)
Root PORT (Carry)
Which three words on this week's list share the Latin root port?
Root GRAPH (Write)
Name two words that end in the Greek root graph.
Root STRUCT (Build)
Name two words that contain the Latin root struct.
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15. mischievous mis • chiev • ous /ˈmɪs.tʃɪv.əs/
3 syllables (not 4); vowel team ie = short /ɪ/ [ ] Read
16. neighborhood neigh • bor • hood /ˈneɪ.bər.hʊd/
Vowel cluster eigh = long /eɪ/; suffix -hood [ ] Read
17. nuisance nui • sance /ˈnuː.səns/
Vowel team ui = /uː/; soft c in -ance [ ] Read
18. persuade per • suade /pərˈsweɪd/
Prefix per-; letters su make /sw/; silent e [ ] Read
19. poisonous poi • son • ous /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/
Diphthong oi = /ɔɪ/; double schwa in -on-ous [ ] Read
20. valuable val • u • a • ble /ˈvæl.ju.ə.bəl/
Base value; 4 syllables; suffix -able = /əbəl/ [ ] Read
1. Vowel Teams Recognize letter pairs that make one sound, such as eigh in neighborhood (/eɪ/).
2. Suffix -ous The suffix -ous sounds like /əs/. Remember: anxious, cautious, generous.
3. Schwa Vigilance Don't spell words purely by sound; use root knowledge (e.g. definite comes from finite).
Part II: Application
Decoding in Context
Word Bank Reference
acquaintance anxious boundary cautious convenient courteous creature curiosity definite delicious exhausted generous guidance horizon mischievous neighborhood nuisance persuade poisonous valuable
Select the best word and spell it correctly
The hiker was ____________________ and stayed on the marked trail to avoid falling rocks.
Having a grocery store within walking distance is very ____________________ for our family.
The warm homemade peach cobbler was absolutely ____________________ after dinner.
After running the mile fitness test in gym class, the runners felt ____________________.
Her scientific ____________________ inspired her to research how stars and planets form.
As the sun set, vibrant orange and purple colors illuminated the western ____________________.
The playful puppy was ____________________, hiding everyone's socks beneath the sofa.
Jordan used logical facts and strong arguments to ____________________ the class during the debate.
Brightly colored dart frogs in the rainforest secrete a ____________________ venom to protect themselves.
The museum curator safely locked the ____________________ gold coin collection inside the vault.
Choose two unused words from the word bank. Write a complete 6th-grade sentence for each, spelling the word correctly and underlining it.
Sentence 1 (Word: ______________):
Sentence 2 (Word: ______________):
Part III: Assessment
Criterion-Referenced Standard
Mastery Cutoff: 16 / 20 Correct (80%)
Vowel Team EIGH
Which compound word contains the 4-letter vowel team eigh making long /eɪ/?
The Suffix -OUS
Name two words on the list that end with the adjective suffix -ous.
Interior Vowel I
Which word is related to finite and must be spelled with an i in the middle?
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16. scene scene /siːn/
Letters sc make /s/; silent final e makes long /iː/ [ ] Read
17. scissors scis • sors /ˈsɪz.ərz/
Starts with sc = /s/; double ss sounds like /z/ [ ] Read
18. stomach stom • ach /ˈstʌm.ək/
Greek root; final ch is pronounced like /k/ [ ] Read
19. technology tech • nol • o • gy /tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
Root tech has ch = /k/; suffix -ology [ ] Read
20. whistle whis • tle /ˈwɪs.əl/
Digraph wh; silent letter t in ending -tle [ ] Read
1. Silent N after M Words like autumn and column end with a silent n right after m.
2. Greek CH = /k/ In echo, character, stomach, and orchestra, ch sounds like /k/.
3. Tricky Sc Blend The letters sc in muscle, scene, and scissors make the /s/ sound.
Part II: Application
Decoding in Context
Word Bank Reference
autumn character column condemn discipline doubtful echo fascinate glimpse guarantee honor island muscle orchestra rhythm scene scissors stomach technology whistle
Select the best word and spell it correctly
The leaves turn vibrant red and golden yellow during the crisp months of ____________________.
Who is your favorite fictional ____________________ in the fantasy novel we read together?
When we shouted into the deep mountain canyon, we heard our own voice ____________________ back.
The store offered a written money-back ____________________ on all electronics.
It was a great privilege and ____________________ to represent our school at the state rally.
The tropical ____________________ was surrounded on all sides by crystal blue ocean water.
Lifting weights and doing push-ups will build upper body strength and arm ____________________.
The school ____________________ played a classical symphony during the winter concert.
The drummer tapped a steady, energetic ____________________ that made the whole room dance.
The referee blew his loud metal ____________________ to signal the end of the soccer match.
Choose two unused words from the word bank. Write a complete 6th-grade sentence for each, spelling the word correctly and underlining it.
Sentence 1 (Word: ______________):
Sentence 2 (Word: ______________):
Part III: Assessment
Criterion-Referenced Standard
Mastery Cutoff: 16 / 20 Correct (80%)
Silent Endings -MN
Which three words end with the silent letter combination -mn?
Silent Interior Letters
Name two words that feature a silent s or a silent b inside.
Greek CH = /k/
Name two words where the digraph ch is pronounced as /k/.
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Target Words for Re-Study & Practice:
