Sample Word Study Lesson Week 3

Note: As you become more familiar with the routines, word study will be smoother and go quicker. Time spent learning the routines is worth it!

Week 3-Lesson 1

Decoding: VCCV Syllable Patterns

VCCV RULE: Each vowel sound in a word is in a separate syllable. Looking for the vowel patterns can help readers decode unfamiliar words. This week, you will be studying the V-C-C-V syllable patterns. (vowel-consonant-consonant- vowel)

Examples:

VCCV: canvas: The n and v are the consonants in the pattern so you would divide the word between the two consonants.

can/vas).

VCCV pattern can also be doublets (two of the same consonant). The rule works the same.

bubble: The bb is the consonant doublet so divide the word between the two b’s. bub/ble

Directions:

1. Review the VCCV rule. Tell students that this can help them to divide a word into syllables if they don’t know the word. Go over the examples listed above by writing them on a dry erase board so that they can see it done. Mark the VCCV pattern and divide the words into syllables

2. Give each student a Clearboard Communicator and marker. Call out several words (one at a time) for students to write on dry erase boards and have them mark as VCCV and divide correctly into syllables. Have students justify their answers.

vc/cv vc/cv vc/cv vc/cv vc/cv vc/cv vc/cv bub/ble com/pose bliz/zard pad/dle con/fess pas/sage con/fuse

Week 3-Lesson 2

Follow the same routine as Lesson 1 but with the following words: des/sert sim/mer at/tach dis/turb af/ford for/get con/tain gos/sip cat/tle

Note: This concept should be fairly simple for most students. Expand the lesson by exploring word meanings. Do not assume that they know the meanings or multi-meanings of the words. Example: Who can find a multi-meaning word? Who can add a prefix or suffix to a word to form a new word(ing, ed, s, ly, ful, y, er, or est)? Is there a synonym or antonym for any of these words?

Week 3-Lesson 3

Follow the same routine as Lesson 1 but with the following words:

pat/tern ten/nis rac/coon hol/low in/jure den/tist

Week 3-Lesson 4

Directions:

Follow the same routine as Lesson 1. Choose from some of the following words- these are good examples for the syllable pattern but also to improve vocabulary. Discuss the meanings! convent distant abstract sluggish distinct selfish dismal sunlit magnet thicket splendid wistful impress conduct tranquil constant lancing dispel compel subject damsel contest progress inject system limpid tendril falcon syntax inkling suspect happen contest conquest cosmic disgust ransom suggest excess confess pummel combat extend mandrill address imprint instinct entrap signet absent intact impel descant compact advent gumdrop spectrum insect

Week 3-Lesson 5

Directions:

Follow the same routine as Lesson 1. Choose from some of the words above- these are good examples for the syllable pattern but also to improve vocabulary. Discuss the meanings!