Spelling Patterns -able-ible word search, scramble and crossword puzzl

Spelling Patterns -able-ible word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this spelling patterns puzzle set for my 4th graders during our word study unit. The kids could read words like "comfortable" and "possible" but had no idea when to use -able versus -ible. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using -able words like comfortable, laughable, likable, manageable, noticeable, payable, peaceable, reasonable, reliable, and washable, and -ible words like audible, edible, flexible, horrible, incredible, possible, responsible, sensible, terrible, and visible. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the spelling patterns finally stick.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether "likeable" is spelled with an e or not. The crossword I use for partners. I added a couple simple star and checkmark drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 4th through 5th grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers list two -able words and two -ible words on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.