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Lesson 12 - Ed Suffix with Unchanging Base Words
Understanding different verb tenses begins with knowing how to decode words. A lesson on the -ed suffix with unchanging base words introduces readers to the past tense. Teachers present the skill with oral reading and spelling...
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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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Adding s, ed, and ing To Words
Second graders learn how to add s, ed, and ing suffixes to words. In this adding suffixes lesson, 2nd graders participate in a teacher led lesson on the rules for adding endings to words before completing an associated worksheet.
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Practice Adding the ing Suffix
Second graders practice adding ing to words ending in one vowel and one consonant. In this adding ing activity, 2nd graders participate in a teacher demonstration of adding suffixes to one vowel, one consonant words. They learn the rule...
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Adding -ed and -ing
In this endings -ed and -ing worksheet, 4th graders complete a crossword puzzle as they answer fourteen clues or phrases associated with spelling words that end in -ed or -ing.
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Adding -ed and -ing, -er and -est
In this suffixes worksheet, 5th graders complete a crossword puzzle as they answer seventeen clues and statements associated with a spelling list of words that end in ed, ing, er and/or est.
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Adding Suffixes
In this adding suffixes to root words worksheet, 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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Adding -ED and -ING
In this adding -ED and -ING worksheet, 3rd graders fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to fourteen clues associated with adding -ED or -ING to a set of vocabulary words.
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Word Endings: "ed" and "ing"
In this word ending worksheet, students read the rules for adding ed to a word, then look at 9 words with the ed or ing endings and write their root words next to them.
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Adding Suffixes- ly, ful
Fifth graders practice adding suffixes. In this word endings lesson, 5th graders identify examples of suffixes, practice adding the suffix "-ly" and "-ful" and then complete a worksheet to practice.
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Double Consonants
In this double consonants worksheet, students choose the correct "ed" and "ing" form of words when the double consonant is added. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.
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Word Endings: ed and ing
In 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.
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Word Endings: "ed" and "ing"
In this word ending worksheet, students read the rules of adding ed or ing to root words, then change root words to fit into sentences correctly. Worksheet is part of a subscription site with links and is labeled as a sample.
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Suffixes
In this suffix activity, 3rd graders focus on the usage of -ed and -ing. Students complete 16 fill in the blank and 4 short answer questions using the correct spelling pattern for each.
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Adjective Endings: ED/ING
In this adjective worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences with correct words, placing the proper ending on an adjective given.
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Spelling Rules
Have your learners discuss spelling rules using this presentation. Learners talk about identifying the number of syllables in a word, adding er, ed, or ing to a word, and spelling two syllable words with double consonants.
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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.
Calvin Crest Outdoor School
Survival
Equip young campers with important survival knowledge with a set of engaging lessons. Teammates work together to complete three outdoor activities, which include building a shelter, starting a campfire, and finding directions in the...
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Principal Parts of Verbs
In this parts of verbs worksheet, students review the principal parts of verbs: present, present participle, past, and past participle. Students then underline the main verb in each sentence and write present, present participle, past,...
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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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Suffixes Beginning with Vowels
In this suffixes learning exercise, middle schoolers respond to 10 questions by correctly adding the provided suffixes to the root word forming new words.
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Emphatic Adjectives
Ensure that your learners have a wonderful, fabulous, astonishing, outstanding knowledge of adjectives. This resource focuses in particular on strong adjectives. Included are a few pages of explanation and instruction, two exercises, and...
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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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Improving Sentences
Help your class improve their writing with this handy presentation. Learners discuss how to use adjectives, adverbs and prepositional phrases to enhance their work. This is a terrific way to connect grammar to its everyday use.