Knowing the meanings of common suffixes is a powerful tool for expanding the vocabulary of young learners. This set of word cards focuses on the suffixes -or, -ly, -ful, and -able, providing two words that include each suffix as well as definition cards for each term. 

Concepts

affixes, Vocabulary

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Additional Tags

affix, Suffix, vocabulary skills, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Implement this resource as a language arts learning center, allowing children to work collaboratively playing a matching or memory game to reinforce their understanding of these affixes

Pros

• Definition cards are written in a way that clearly demonstrates the meaning of each suffix
• Includes words that most primary grade children are familiar with

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.K.4.a L.K.4.b L.1.4.a L.1.4.b L.2.4.a L.2.4.b L.3.4.a L.3.4.b