Lesson Plan
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Introduce: The Suffix -y

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore language arts by participating in a word structure activity. In this suffix lesson, students identify what a suffix is and discuss the common uses for the "y" suffix. Students add the specific suffix to many words and...
Worksheet
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Word Endings: -sion and -tion

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word ending worksheet, students discuss how to spell words with the suffixes -sion and -tion. Students then practice adding the different suffixes to a group of words.
Worksheet
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Suffixes

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this word study suffixes worksheet, students respond to 8 questions that require them to add the -ness or -ful to words. Students also respond to 4 questions that require them to ass -less to words.
PPT
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Use Common Roots and Affixes When Attached to Known Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After a brief review of roots and affixes, partners are asked to choose a root, find words built on that root, and create a Christmas ornament decorated with these words. Beware the typos!
Lesson Plan
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Root Words

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learnersstudy root words. In this word study lesson, they identify the root words from several compound words. There are examples listed in this lesson plan.
Lesson Plan
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Introduce: The Suffix -ing

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Second and third graders are introduced to the suffix ing and examine a list of words with the suffix. They examine the meaning of the target suffix as it relates to the present verb tense and connect suffix ing words with...
Lesson Plan
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Prefix/Suffix Challenge

For Teachers 3rd
Give your class practice recognizing prefixes and suffixes. They combine jumping rope with the practice of recognizing words with prefixes and suffixes. The lesson aids both the heart and the brain, but make sure your class is full...
Lesson Plan
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Suffix Addition: Dropping Silent "e"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of using the silent "e" in certain words. They practice using the rules while reading them in a review. The application of the rule is given in the lesson and can be...
Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

One Land, Many Trails: Extra Support Lessons (Theme 5)

For Teachers 5th Standards
Grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies are all part of the journey toward understanding a text. The last in a series of three extra support lessons designed to accompany Theme 5: One Land, Many Trails provides a wealth of...
Worksheet
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Prefixes "en-", "ex-" Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learners attach the prefix "en-" to three root words, defining the meaning of each word and its new meaning when the prefix is added. They then repeat the process for the prefix "ex-." Definitions for both prefixes are provided,...
App
Brain Scape

SAT Vocab

For Students 9th - 12th
Whether preparing for the SAT or just interested in increasing your vocabulary, here's an app that will provide succor to learners desirous of obviating the anxiety associated with the study of esoteric language.
Worksheet
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Word Endings: ed and ing

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this word ending worksheet, students read about the rules for adding ed or ing to words ending with a vowel followed by a consonant, then add the word endings to a set of 8 words.
Worksheet
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Suffixes

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this suffixes worksheet, students practice adding the suffix ING to 6 specific words and then print each word on the lines provided.
Worksheet
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Suffix-Word Endings

For Students 3rd
In this suffix worksheet, 3rd graders focus on the endings-ed and -ing. Students complete 10 fill in the blank sentences, adding the correct suffix to complete each.
Lesson Plan
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Here's an Instant Activity for September 6, 2004

For Teachers 2nd
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.
Lesson Plan
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Pretending with Prefixes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
The book Fortunately provides an excellent opportunity to discuss prefixes and suffixes as they appear in context. The class goes over a list of prefixes and suffixes with the teacher. They then write two sentences; the first...
Lesson Plan
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Roots and Affixes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Fourth and fifth graders review how words can have several parts, including; roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Pupils receive a word building tiles worksheet, embedded in the plan, and they record selected roots, prefixes, and suffixes in...
Interactive
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Noun Endings: -Ion and -Ment

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this suffixes worksheet, students add suffixes ion and ment to words to make them into nouns and search for them in a word search. Students complete and look for 10 words.
Lesson Plan
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Here's an Instant Activity for November 19, 2007

For Teachers 3rd
An instant spelling activity, that's what it's called. Learners practice their spelling skills with consonant and vowel -y ending words. They use a word bank to help them sort the words into consonant and vowel-y ending words.
Worksheet
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Adding "er" Practice Sheet: Adjectives

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this suffix worksheet, students change various words by adding the suffix "er" and writing the new words. Words end with e, y, and short vowel and a consonant.
Lesson Plan
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Prefix-Suffix Rummy

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students correctly build new words by adding a prefix and/or suffix to existing base words.
Worksheet
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Suffixes

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students underline the base word and draw a box around the suffix for each word. Fifteen problems are given.
Worksheet
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Suffixes Beginning With Vowels

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this suffixes worksheet, students read what a suffix is and then add the correct suffix to the italicized word in each of the 10 sentences. There are 2 suffixes to choose from at the end of each sentence.
Worksheet
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Spelling: 7th Grade Suffixes and Silent E

For Students 7th
In this 7th grade home connection spelling practice worksheet, 7th graders examine 20 spelling words that feature suffixes. Students write the words 1 time each.