Sample Words From List
bundle
level
saddle
angel
angle
fossil
novel
struggle
cancel
jewel
pupil
needle
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
They end in the /schwa-l/ sound.
Counsel has a homophone - council. What do you think each word means?
council - (noun) a group that discusses problems or gives advice
counsel - (noun) to give advice
pedal also has a homophone. What do you think it might be?
peddle - (verb) to sell
The words angle and angel are often confused because their spellings are so similar. Do you know which one is which?
angle - (noun) a geometric figure formed by two lines
angel - (noun) a spiritual being or a good and kind person
How might we sort these words?
By the spelling of the /schwa-l/ sound - -le, -el, -il, and -al.
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
Why is fragile an oddball?
It sounds like the other words, but it ends with -ile.
Why is special an oddball?
It sounds like the other words, but it has the vowel i so it ends with -ial.
In which syllable do you hear the /schwa-l/ sound?
The final syllable.