Suffixes and Spelling Strategies

This video tutorial covers spelling with a focus on suffixes such as ent, ence, ency, ant, ance, and ancy. It begins with an introduction to the necessary materials, followed by an overview of the suffixes. The video provides instructions on creating spelling boxes and demonstrates how to find base words and add suffixes. Examples using the word 'brilliant' illustrate the application of suffixes. The tutorial concludes with tips for students to enhance their learning experience.

What is the first item you need for the spelling video?

• Scissors

• Glue stick

• Tape

• Notebook

Which suffixes are being focused on this week?

• -ing, -ed

• -able, -ible

• -ful, -less

• -ent, -ence, -ency

What should you do if you forgot your spelling words?

• Guess the words

• Skip the lesson

• Pause the video and check

• Ask a friend

What is the purpose of organizing exemplars?

• To make them look neat

• To keep them in one strip

• To help with the spelling lesson

• To save paper

What do the suffixes -ency and -cy signal?

• Adjectives

• Verbs

• Nouns

• Adverbs

What is the base word used in the example with 'reside'?

• Residency

• Reside

• Residence

• Resident

Which suffix is used with 'brilliant' to form a noun?

• -ance

• -ent

• -cy

• -ency

What should you do if you have questions about the lesson?

• Search online

• Ask your teachers

• Wait until next class

• Ignore them