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Suffix 'able' Phonics Poem

Suffix 'able' Phonics Poem

Children reading books with 'able' words floating around them

📖 Part 1: The 'able' Poem

Read the poem aloud and listen for the 'able' sound:

The Amazing 'able' Adventure

I am capable of being kind,
My toys are washable, easy to find.
The sunshine makes me feel so comfortable,
My teacher says I'm very reliable.

Books are readable when I try my best,
Being helpful puts my heart at rest.
I'm able to learn something new each day,
Words ending in 'able' are fun to say!

🔍 Part 2: Find the 'able' Words

1. Circle all the words ending in 'able' from the poem above. How many did you find?
2. Choose the correct meaning for each 'able' word:

washable means:

can be washed

cannot be washed

always dirty

readable means:

cannot be read

can be read

very difficult

✏️ Part 3: Complete the 'able' Words

3. Add 'able' to complete these words:

comfort_______ (feeling cosy and relaxed)

reli_______ (someone you can trust)

cap_______ (able to do something)

enjoy_______ (fun and pleasant)

break_______ (can be broken easily)

4. Which of these words can have 'able' added to them? Check all that apply:

wash

purple

drink

table

love

jump

🎨 Part 4: Create Your Own

5. Draw a picture of something that is 'washable':
6. Write your own sentence using an 'able' word:
7. Match the 'able' words with their meanings:
1. comfortable
2. terrible
3. valuable
4. portable
A. worth a lot
B. very bad
C. easy to carry
D. cosy and nice

🌟 Part 5: 'able' Challenge

8. Create your own two-line poem using at least two 'able' words:
9. Fill in the blanks with the best 'able' word:

My lunch box is _____________ so I can carry it easily. (portable/terrible)

This book is very _____________ because the words are clear. (washable/readable)

I am _____________ of riding my bike without training wheels. (capable/comfortable)

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