-(l)et, -( i ) cle , -( ic ) ule , -el, - il , -le

1. -(l)et, -(i)cle, -(ic)ule, -el, -il, -le

2. Write a definition for each word. What do they have in common? booklet molecule morsel particle a ‘small’ ‘book’ a ‘small’ piece of matter a ‘small’ bite a ‘small’ ‘part’ of something

3. *The print in the book was miniscule and could hardly be read. very ‘small’ *The storm caused beads of water globules to appear on his raincoat. ‘small’ ‘globe’ or sphere *Atoms are molecular in size. ‘small’ ‘mass’ of matter

4. *Sand is composed of granular material from rock deterioration. a ‘small’ ‘grain’ of something *Although sand particles are small they are used to make many things, including glass.

5. muscles particulars scrupulous scribble 1. Young children ___ as they learn to write. ‘small’ unimportant writing 2. We know the date of the party but not the ___ of time and place. ‘small’ amounts of information 3. The athlete was known for honest and ___ behavior on and off the field. moral 4. Our ___ ached from so much running. ‘small’ mouse

6. pellet: ‘small’ round pieces ‘driven’ out of a mold spectacles: ‘small’ eyeglasses to ‘look’ through novel: a ‘new’ ‘little’ book packet: a ‘small’ ‘package’ icicle: a ‘small’ piece of ‘ice’ scruple: a ‘small’ ‘pebble’/ morality