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Taking Away the Prefix to Find the Root Word
Get to the root of things with a prefix and root word worksheet! The worksheet's challenge is to read a list of words, identify the prefixes, and separate them from the root word.
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Spelling Rule: v-c, double the consonant before adding -ed or -ing
Apply the spelling rule about adding suffixes to words ending with a vowel followed by a consonant with your class. Spellers read the rules and examples, observe words with suffixes, and write the root words. They write 6 answers.
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Word Endings
First and 2nd graders look at the 10 root words on the left using the rule for dropping 'e' and adding 'ed' or 'ing.' They make new words by adding 's,' 'ed,' or 'ing.' Good, basic practice!
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Phonics: Morpheme Structures, Compound Word Puzzles
Putting word parts together to make compound words is like working on a puzzle; when two pieces fit together, you know! Invite learners to work with word puzzle pieces to create 12 different compound words. They record their findings on...
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Will You Stay and Play?
Start off your day with a study of -ay words. Pupils can practice long a with -ay words by reading the brief poem included here. After they read, class members answer three reading comprehension questions right on the page.
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-ed Word Accuracy
First graders explore language arts by identifying the endings to specific words. In this suffix activity, 1st graders add the -ed ending to familiar verbs and discuss the change in meaning. Students collaborate in small groups to...
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Introduce -ed =- /ed/ words
First graders practice spelling 'ed' ending words. In this suffixes instructional activity, 1st graders practice saying and spelling words with -ed suffixes.
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Animated Alphabet
Learners explore English by completing an interactive language history activity. For this word recognition lesson, students discuss word formations and the phonetic relationship between letters. Learners identify the origin of individual...
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Word Endings
In this word endings worksheet, students look at the root words and use the word ending rule to change the words by adding er or est.
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Word Endings
In this word endings worksheet, students read the root words in the left column and read the word ending rules for adding ed or ing. Students write endings for the 9 words.
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First Grade Skills Unit 5
Twenty-two lessons make up a unit that focuses on first-grade skills. Scholars examine spelling alternatives—their rules and patterns, practice tricky spelling and high-frequency words, explore plural nouns and sentences, read a...
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Long u Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students find the hidden "oo" (long u) words. Students are given 20 "oo" words to find in the word search.
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Adding -ed Practice Sheet
In this grammar worksheet, students practice adding the suffix -ed to 35 words. Students rewrite the word in the box below the root word.
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Thinking Spelling
An etymology resource is packed with suggestions for activities designed to build phonological, visual, morphemic, and etymological spelling skills.
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How Do You Spell That? Jeopardy
This spelling PowerPoint enables students to spell words that end in -s, -ed and -ing. In this PowerPoint, students play an interactive jeopardy game where they must spell each root word correctly and add the given endings.
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Adding Suffixes
In this adding suffixes to root words instructional activity, students read the spelling rule and examples, read sentences and the words at the end, and add -ed or -ing to the word to complete the sentences. Students write 8 answers.
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All About Plants
Students identify plant needs. In this biology lesson, students watch All About Plants and then write a paragraph describing the various details about plants.
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Rhyme and Define
In this rhyming pairs learning exercise, learners write the word from the vocabulary box that rhymes with the word listed. Some words may be used more than once and some not at all. Students also match words from the box to their...
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Prefix Practice Cards
In this prefix practice cards activity, students cut out 20 pairs of root word cards and prefix + root words cards. The cards may be used for various classroom activities.
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Letter Recognition: The Letter R
In this letter R worksheet, students identify the R words from a word bank and circle them. Students then circle and color the pictures that start with the letter R.
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Phonics Lesson Planning Guide
So much to teach, so little time. Keep track of phonics instruction with a guide that permits you to plan phonics lessons addressing 12 difference concepts, in four strands, in the handwriting, maintenance, instruction, and extension...
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Using A Dictionary
Learners explore English by completing a word definitions worksheet. In this dictionary lesson plan, students practice locating a list of vocabulary terms in a "Dictionary Race." Learners complete a worksheet based upon word cards and...
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Making a Human Tree
Students explore botany by defining the anatomy of a tree. In this environmental exploration lesson, students research plant vocabulary terms and discuss the uses of each word. Students create a "human" tree by role-playing as one of the...
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“I Can” Common Core! 1st Grade Language
Support first graders with developing their basic language skills using this Common Core checklist. With each standard rewritten as a positive I can statement, students are encouraged to work hard toward reaching these clear learning...
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