Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Build-A-Word
An affix plus a base word equals what? A new word! Invite your class members to discover words using affixes and base words. Learners then write sentences using the real words that they put together.
Novelinks
Words by Heart: Prefixes/Suffixes Activity
This lesson is so beneficial it makes any teacher's heart skip a beat! After readers identify words from Words by Heart, they break down unknown vocabulary with a handout detailing various prefixes and suffixes. Once they finish...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Word Meaning, Word Web
Explore the multiple meanings of common homographs with this fun language arts activity. Given a series of word webs and a pile of definition cards, pupils complete each web by matching four different definitions to each target word.
Curated OER
The Power of Words in Charlotte's Web
"How can a few good words save a pig's life?" Posed with this question, your ELD students explore E.B. White's Charlotte's Web in a meaningful, valuable way. By analyzing specific word choice from the book, especially the excerpts...
Curated OER
The 8 Parts of Speech - Classroom Posters
Display the parts of speech on your classroom walls. Each part of speech is represented on its own page with the definition and purpose as well as examples images, words, and sentences. Great for reference and to brighten up your room!
Curated OER
Made Up Words: Parts of Speech
In this language arts worksheet, students find and underline 21 made-up words in the 10 sentences shown. Students identify what part of speech that word is and place each in the parts of speech chart. Finally students write the sentences...
Curated OER
Using Word Parts to Infer Meaning
Students examine the importance of physical activities and use word parts to infer meaning to a story. They discuss agility, baseball, and ballet dancing, read an article, and observe a demonstration on breaking down words and examining...
Curated OER
Some Words Have Greek Word Parts
Ninth graders complete spelling exercises using Greek word parts. In this Greek word parts lesson, 9th graders complete an oral assignment to spell with Greek word parts and a worksheet.
Curated OER
Word Parts and Suffixes
First graders complete a worksheet. In this word parts lesson, 1st graders brainstorm words with the same endings and discuss which words the suffix "s" can be added to. Students complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
Possessive Adjectives
Review possessive adjectives with your emerging Spanish speakers. There are two exercises provided here; in the first, learners complete each of 15 sentences with the possessive adjective in parentheses. For the second exercise, learners...
Blake Education
Compound Word Snaps
Two worksheets with five exercises each? What's not to like? Kids practice using and identifying compound words and work on spelling for these activities.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Word Meaning, Defining Depictions
A picture is worth a thousand words! Young learners use the included templates to demonstrate their understanding of target vocabulary by creating pictures that depict their meaning.
Curated OER
Plant Parts
Little ones identify the parts of a plant and practice following directions at the same time. They color each part of the flowering plant the color indicated on the sheet. Roots are brown, leaves are green, the flower is red, and the...
Curated OER
Parts of Speech
Nouns, verbs, pronouns...they're all covered here! This presentation gives a detailed look at each part of speech, but know that you cannott skip slides or start at any slide except for the first. Create a guide to keep your class...
Curated OER
Identifying Parts Of Speech
This resource provides a brief but valuable discussion of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. In addition to defining each term and including an example, this worksheet reminds students that a word's part of speech depends on how it is...
Curated OER
Parts of a Plant
First graders discover the parts of a plant. In this science lesson, 1st graders identify and label the parts of a plant and record their findings on a word processor.
ESL Flow
Parts of Speech Worksheet
How adept are your pupils with the parts of speech? Have them focus on verbs, nouns, adverbs, and adjectives for this parts of speech worksheet. Learners categorize a group of words by part of speech and then use these words in five...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Word Meaning, Word Clues
Young learners develop a deeper understanding of target vocabulary. In pairs, pupils independently complete a series of word clue cards, asking them to find information about key terms, including their definitions, synonyms, antonyms,...
Curated OER
Phonics: Identify Base Words and Affixes to Read Multi-Syllabic Words
Encountering a new an unfamiliar word can stump even the best readers. Third graders learn how to assess the base, prefix, and suffix of words to help them determine its meaning. The class works together to go over a series of common...
Book Units Teacher
Skill Lessons – Prefixes and Suffixes
Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to break it down. Young vocabulary pupils work with word parts in a hands-on activity that prompts them to connect flash cards with affixes to their root and base words. Additionally,...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Word Meaning, Dictionary Digs
Young scholars dig through dictionaries to uncover the wealth of information they provide. Using the included graphic organizer, children learn about target words by finding their parts of speech, pronunciation, definition, synonyms, and...
Curated OER
Vocabulary Instructional Routine: Multiple Meaning Words in Context
Tackle multiple-meaning words with your youngsters using this scaffolded instructional activity which features a detailed script. Begin with the word shoulder, using context clues to help scholars understand the meaning. Next, they...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Root-A-Word
In pairs, scholars draw cards, read the word, and identify its root. Learners place the card on a tree-themed worksheet to sort words by their roots.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Morphic Elements, Compound Word Trivia
Engage young learners in expanding their vocabulary with a fun game. Scholars learn how compound words provide clues about the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. Pairs take turns reading a definition, locating its corresponding compound...