NEW CONCEPTS. Introduce spelling and pronunciation patterns for a number of prefixes in conjunction with previously introduced patterns. Prefixes are an extra measure of information added to a word to alter or enhance its meaning. Every dictionary has definitions of the many individual prefixes. In some cases, a prefix might have more than one connotation, so we encourage you and your student to consult your dictionary.

I – IV LEARN words that have a prefix that features a short vowel, such as upstate, mistake, disclose, enlist, include, admire, convert, subject, and undo. Roman numeral IV introduces two long-vowel prefixes.

II In some parts of the country, the prefixes en and in are pronounced nearly identically. Classic pronunciation is to be encouraged, but you may need to allow for regional differences. Understanding the differing meanings of en and in will help a student remember a correct spelling. Some of the en and in words in Roman numeral II will be pronounced with the schwa sound.

We will encounter the |ŏn| sound for the en spelling, as in envoy, in Lesson 89, Roman numeral IV.

IV & V LEARN long-vowel prefixes, as found in prevent, redo, and before. Note that the initial two words (undo, unborn) have a short-vowel prefix.

Review: Prefixes

VI REVIEW spelling and pronunciation patterns for a number of prefixes.

The Usual Reminders

Once again, remind your student to read and spell FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, blending the sounds, syllable to syllable, all the way to the end of each word. Is there a spelling or pronunciation pattern about which your student appears confused? If so, provide extra practice and explain the concept. Continue to chat about the meaning of words in the lesson lists. Record your student’s successful reading and spelling on his completion chart. Don’t forget that a word count table for each of the lessons is included in the back of the book (page 277).