Vocabulary Study: Use Word Parts
SuffixMeaning
-er, -orone who
-fulfull of
-ousfull of, having
-ylike, having that quality
Academic Vocabulary

  • • record (ri-kord) verb To record means to put something in writing.

When you add a suffix to a base word, you change the meaning.

color base word+-ful suffix=colorful

The suffix -ful means “full of,” so colorful means “full of color.”

    Spelling Rules

  • 1. If the suffix begins with a consonant, make no change to the base word unless it ends in -y.

    • hope + -ful = hopefulIllustration of the word beauty changing to beautiful

  • 2. If the suffix begins with a vowel, you may need to make a change.

    • Illustration of the word fame being changed to famousIllustration of the word shine being changed to shinyhunt + -er = hunter

Build Words Add a suffix to each base word. Use the chart above. Record the new word and use it in a sentence.

  • 1. courage

  • 2. dirt

  • 3. plenty

  • 4. work

  • 5. carve

  • 6. danger

  • 7. visit

  • 8. faith

Research/Speaking: Discover Tools of the Past
HISTORY

HISTORY

Academic Vocabulary

  • • organize (or-gu-nīz) verb To organize is to put things in a certain order.

In “The Forgotten Treasure,” the father uses a spear, a bow, and arrows. What other tools did early humans use?

  • 1 Conduct Research Work with a partner to do research. Take notes.

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    • Illustration of an arrow inside blue dot. Find out how early humans developed tools and used fire.

  • 2 Prepare a Presentation Review your notes. Write each main idea on a card. Write examples for each main idea on separate cards. Organize your cards. Draw or gather pictures to illustrate the information. Then practice using your cards and pictures to present the information.

  • 3 Present the Information Use your cards to give your presentation. Speak in a clear voice. Display your pictures. Use meaningful gestures. For example, show how people used certain tools.