Decoding/ Word Attack

1. Decoding/ Word Attack 5th Grade- Structural Analysis: Prefixes im-, in- , ir-, il-

2. Look at this word and read it out loud: impatient Turn and tell your partner what parts you recognize in the word impatient. Let’s read together. As each part appears ,say it. im patient Now, blend the parts to read the word. Notice that the prefix im- formed a separate syllable in this word

3. Look at this word and read it out loud: incapable Turn and tell your partner what parts you recognize in the word incapable. Let’s read together. As each part appears ,say it. in capable Now, blend the parts to read the word. Notice that the prefix in- formed a separate syllable in this word

4. Look at this word and read it out loud: irregular Turn and tell your partner what parts you recognize in the word irregular Let’s read together. As each part appears ,say it. ir regular Now, blend the parts to read the word. Notice that the prefix ir- formed a separate syllable in this word

5. Look at this word and read it out loud: illegible Turn and tell your partner what parts you recognize in the word illegible Let’s read together. As each part appears ,say it. il legible Now, blend the parts to read the word. Notice that the prefix il- formed a separate syllable in this word

6. With your partner identify the prefix in each word, then use your knowledge of pronunciation of word parts to blend the parts and read each word impractical im prac/ti/cal incomplete in com/plete irrelevant ir rel/e/vant illegal il le/gal

7. With your partner, look in your social studies book and find at least 4 examples of words with the prefixes im-, in-, ir-, il-. List the words in your journal, circle the prefix, and underline the root word. Be sure you can read the words.