Prefix and Suffix Teacher Resources

Understanding spelling patterns is a vital tool. Suffixes ful, ness, ment, and ly are examined in this spelling patterns activity. The class determines how to use each suffix to change the meaning of a set of given root words. 

Although only three slides long, this presentation does a good job in introducing negative prefixes to upper elementary writers. Pupils are encouraged to use a dictionary and a thesaurus in order to help them come up with the proper...

Here is a suffix "teen" worksheet that has learners practice their spelling skills as they examine six numbers. They write the word numbers that feature the suffix "teen".

The prefix, dis- is one of the most commonly-used in our language. Learners read many examples of words that use this prefix, determine how the prefix changes the meaning of words, then think of as many words using the prefix 'dis' as...

The prefix, re- is the star of this basic language arts presentation. Learners are introduced to the prefix by reading a variety of words that use it. They discover that it means to do something again. As the PowerPoint goes on, learners...

Delve into the use of the prefix un- with this resource. Although this presentation is just a list of words beginning with this prefix, it could be a useful tool in the classroom. Learners could identify the meaning of the words, use...

Get to the root of things with a prefix and root word instructional activity! The instructional activity's challenge is to read a list of words, identify the prefixes, and separate them from the root word. 

Eighth graders participate in a variety of activities to examine the meanings and roots of word derivatives and the meanings of words. Using context clues, they determine the meanings of words omitted from a passage and complete a prefix...

Using multiple examples, Sal follows the naming conventions of complex alkanes. He explains how common and systematic nomenclature identifies the bonding carbon of the branch chain. Sal really starts to complicate things by elaborating...

In this prefixes and suffixes learning exercise, students match prefixes and suffixes to their meanings. Students complete 15 matches and write words that use the roots that they are given.

Once your second graders grasp base words and prefixes, challenge them with this visual word meaning activity. They watch you model it before engaging in guided practice. Use these word cards focused on the prefix re to help your...

Change positive words to negative words using the magic of prefixes. Learners focus on the prefixes un- and dis- on this word-meaning worksheet. They read a brief introduction and then complete five sentences adding each of these...

Provide an opportunity for scholars to play around with words. They start with 12 root words and add prefixes to them to create new ones. There are five prefixes here, and learners list the new words beside each. Consider reviewing the...

Learners explore prefixes, and how they help us decipher unknown words. Decode and define the meaning of  boldface words with prefixes used in context on a classroom chart. Writers complete a worksheet practicing the same skill.

Review the use of the prefix re- using this resource. With a variety of examples, learners identify words with the re- prefix. They discuss the meaning of a variety of words. This is a visually appealing and easy-to-use presentation.

Nonverbal, nonfat, nonfiction. The prefix non- (meaning not) is the focus of this affixes presentation that concludes with a check for understanding.

Students correctly build new words by adding a prefix and/or suffix to existing base words.

Connect social studies and language arts using this resource. After studying root words, have learners locate five words from their social studies book that have a prefix, suffix, or root word. This puts a new twist on practicing basic...

Discover how to use prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. The group views a jovial video on the topic, and then they create a chart of prefix and suffix meanings to identify the meanings of words in a social...

This worksheet helps increase understanding of prefixes, suffixes, roots, derivation, and the meaning of two words of their choice.

Understanding different verb tenses begins with knowing how to decode words. A lesson on the -ed suffix with unchanging base words introduces readers to the past tense. Teachers present the skill with oral reading and spelling...

In this prefixes worksheet, students explore how a prefix changes the meaning of a word. Students complete 6 questions with three parts. Students write the original meaning of a word, students add the given prefix and write the meaning...

In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match 5 words to the appropriate 5 suffixes prefixes. Students may submit their answers to be checked.

In this online interactive vocabulary skills instructional activity, students match 5 words to the appropriate 5 suffixes or prefixes. Students may submit their answers to be checked.