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Suffixes
Add additional meanings to root words! Scholars show what they know about suffixes and root words with a activity that challenges them to create words and complete sentences.
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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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Split Suffixes
Make new words by adding suffixes to word beginnings. There are four suffixes here: -ible, -able, -ive, and -ion. After using them to complete five given words, they use their vocabulary skills to apply the suffixes to words they think...
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Letter Cards
Turn spelling practice into a game with this letter card template. Including domino-sized cards for all of the upper- and lower-case letters, as well as common digraphs, this resource can be used in a variety of ways and is a perfect...
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Suffix "teen"
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".
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Here's an Instant Activity for September 6, 2004
What are the words that use the silent e? With this resource, youngsters complete a teacher-led activity for spelling words with silent e sounds. They then complete a worksheet that adds suffixes s, ed, or ing to words that end in silent e.
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Suffixes
Many words have suffixes, and knowing them can help scholars with vocabulary and spelling. They read a brief introduction explaining suffixes and giving two examples: -ly and -ful. Then, learners add these suffix examples to seven base...
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Adding -ing
Review the rules involving the use of the -ing ending. Learners discuss a list of words, engage in activities, and learn spelling rules. This presentation provides a comprehensive review of this topic. It is a good tool for the classroom.
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Identify Base Words and Suffixes to Read Multisyllabic Words #1
Show your scholars how adding an affix changes the entire meaning of a word; they focus on the suffix -able. You'll find a complete script here, but if you don't want to read this verbatim, use it simply as an outline. Learners watch you...
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The Suffix-ous
In this suffix worksheet, students add -ous to a base word from the box to complete the sentences. Students then complete a challenge section.
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Suffix "ment"
In this suffix "ment" activity, students practice their spelling skills as they examine 6 words and matching pictures. Students write the words that feature the suffix "ment".
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Adding -ed Practice Sheet
In this suffix worksheet, students practice adding the suffix 'ed' to the variety of words listed. Students use the rules to help them spell the words correctly.
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Using the Suffix 'ful'
In this suffix activity, students complete a chart for words that contain the suffix 'ful.' Students then use the words to complete the sentences. Students write the last set of words containing the suffix into their own sentences.
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Determine the Meaning of a Word Using Knowledge of Base Words and Affixes
Affixes can change the entire meaning of a word! Pupils practice with three prefixes and three suffixes in this scaffolded word meaning resource. There are affix cards here you can display in a pocket chart as you review. Learners first...
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Classifying and Sorting
In this English worksheet, students add the suffix "ic". Students form adjectives by adding the suffix to nouns. Students choose the noun or adjective to complete the sentence.
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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 complete the 10 sentences by changing the word on the right to make sense in the sentence by adding er, est, y, or i.
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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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Suffix "Some"
In this spelling suffix worksheet, students make a new word using the suffix 'some.' Students complete 5 words with the suffix 'some.'
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Adding -est Practice sheet (Adjectives)
In this comparative adjectives worksheet, students add the suffix -est to the adjectives in each box. Students use the rules to help spell the new words.
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Spelling: Onset and Rime
Second graders make words. In this onset/rime instructional activity, 2nd graders change the first sound of a word (the onset) to create a new word. This instructional activity also reinforces student knowledge of vowel sounds.
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Root Words
Learnersstudy root words. In this word study instructional activity, they identify the root words from several compound words. There are examples listed in this lesson plan.