Wonders Unit 4 Week 4 Grade 4 Spelling

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What is a spelling pattern?

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A spelling pattern is a specific arrangement of letters that commonly occurs in words, helping to predict how words are spelled.

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Define the term 'syllable'.

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word, typically containing a vowel sound.

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What does it mean to 'decode' a word?

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To decode a word means to break it down into its individual sounds or syllables to read it correctly.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, like 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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Explain the concept of 'root words'.

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Root words are the base part of a word that gives it meaning, to which prefixes or suffixes can be added.

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What is a prefix? Give an example.

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not'.

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What is a suffix? Provide an example.

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. For example, '-ing' in 'running' indicates an action.

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Define 'vowel'.

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made without any closure in the vocal tract, such as A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made with some closure in the vocal tract, such as B, C, D, F.

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What does it mean to 'spell' a word?

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To spell a word means to write or say the letters in the correct order to form that word.