Decode Unfamiliar Multisyllable Words - 4th Grade Reading
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What does the suffix "-less" mean when reading an unfamiliar word?
What does the suffix "-less" mean when reading an unfamiliar word?
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Without. This suffix creates adjectives meaning 'lacking' something.
Without. This suffix creates adjectives meaning 'lacking' something.
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What syllable pattern is shown by a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) syllable?
What syllable pattern is shown by a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) syllable?
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Short vowel sound. A vowel between two consonants typically makes a short sound.
Short vowel sound. A vowel between two consonants typically makes a short sound.
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What does the schwa sound usually indicate in an unstressed syllable?
What does the schwa sound usually indicate in an unstressed syllable?
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A reduced vowel sound like /uh/ or /ih/. Unstressed syllables often have this unclear vowel sound.
A reduced vowel sound like /uh/ or /ih/. Unstressed syllables often have this unclear vowel sound.
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What is the first step you should take to decode an unfamiliar multisyllabic word?
What is the first step you should take to decode an unfamiliar multisyllabic word?
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Look for word parts: prefixes, roots, suffixes, and syllables. Breaking words into smaller parts makes them easier to decode.
Look for word parts: prefixes, roots, suffixes, and syllables. Breaking words into smaller parts makes them easier to decode.
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What does the prefix "un-" mean when reading an unfamiliar word?
What does the prefix "un-" mean when reading an unfamiliar word?
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Not; the opposite of. This prefix reverses or negates the base word's meaning.
Not; the opposite of. This prefix reverses or negates the base word's meaning.
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What does the prefix "re-" mean when decoding a word?
What does the prefix "re-" mean when decoding a word?
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Again; back. This prefix indicates repetition or return to a previous state.
Again; back. This prefix indicates repetition or return to a previous state.
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What does the prefix "pre-" mean in a multisyllabic word?
What does the prefix "pre-" mean in a multisyllabic word?
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Before. This prefix indicates something happens earlier in time.
Before. This prefix indicates something happens earlier in time.
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What does the suffix "-ful" mean when it is added to a base word?
What does the suffix "-ful" mean when it is added to a base word?
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Full of. This suffix creates adjectives meaning 'having much of' something.
Full of. This suffix creates adjectives meaning 'having much of' something.
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What does the suffix "-er" usually mean when added to a verb?
What does the suffix "-er" usually mean when added to a verb?
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A person or thing that does something. This suffix creates nouns for people who perform actions.
A person or thing that does something. This suffix creates nouns for people who perform actions.
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What does the suffix "-tion" usually signal about a word’s meaning or part of speech?
What does the suffix "-tion" usually signal about a word’s meaning or part of speech?
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It forms a noun meaning an act or process. This suffix turns verbs into nouns showing actions or states.
It forms a noun meaning an act or process. This suffix turns verbs into nouns showing actions or states.
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What is the meaning of the Latin root "port" in multisyllabic words?
What is the meaning of the Latin root "port" in multisyllabic words?
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Carry. This Latin root appears in words about moving or carrying things.
Carry. This Latin root appears in words about moving or carrying things.
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What is the meaning of the Latin root "spect" in multisyllabic words?
What is the meaning of the Latin root "spect" in multisyllabic words?
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See; look. This Latin root appears in words about vision or observation.
See; look. This Latin root appears in words about vision or observation.
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What is the meaning of the Greek root "tele" in multisyllabic words?
What is the meaning of the Greek root "tele" in multisyllabic words?
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Far; distant. This Greek root appears in words about distance or remote things.
Far; distant. This Greek root appears in words about distance or remote things.
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Choose the meaning of "transport" using the root "port" and context clues.
Choose the meaning of "transport" using the root "port" and context clues.
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To carry across; to move from place to place. Combining 'trans-' (across) + 'port' (carry) reveals the meaning.
To carry across; to move from place to place. Combining 'trans-' (across) + 'port' (carry) reveals the meaning.
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Identify the prefix and base word in "rewrite" to help you decode it accurately.
Identify the prefix and base word in "rewrite" to help you decode it accurately.
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Prefix: re-; base word: write. Separating affixes from roots helps decode the whole word.
Prefix: re-; base word: write. Separating affixes from roots helps decode the whole word.
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Choose the base word in "careless" that you should read first.
Choose the base word in "careless" that you should read first.
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care. Identify the root word before adding suffixes to decode.
care. Identify the root word before adding suffixes to decode.
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Identify the correct syllable division for "hotel" using the V/CV pattern.
Identify the correct syllable division for "hotel" using the V/CV pattern.
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ho/tel. Single consonants usually go with the second syllable.
ho/tel. Single consonants usually go with the second syllable.
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Identify the correct syllable division for "rabbit" using the VC/CV pattern.
Identify the correct syllable division for "rabbit" using the VC/CV pattern.
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rab/bit. Double consonants split between syllables in this pattern.
rab/bit. Double consonants split between syllables in this pattern.
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What does a vowel team (such as "ea" or "ai") usually signal in a syllable?
What does a vowel team (such as "ea" or "ai") usually signal in a syllable?
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One vowel sound made by two letters. Two vowels together often make one long vowel sound.
One vowel sound made by two letters. Two vowels together often make one long vowel sound.
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What does the prefix “re-” mean in words such as “rewrite”?
What does the prefix “re-” mean in words such as “rewrite”?
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Again. This prefix indicates repetition or doing something again.
Again. This prefix indicates repetition or doing something again.
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