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Handout
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Suffixes and Prefixes

For Students 1st - 6th
Here is a pdf file of two colorful handouts; one explains and gives examples of prefixes, the other presents suffixes. 
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Lesson Plan
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Phonics: Identify Base Words and Affixes to Read Multi-Syllabic Words

For Teachers 3rd
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...
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It's Greek to Me!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Use Greek roots, suffixes, and prefixes to create polysyllabic words. Readers use the dictionary to identify what the word's prefix, suffix, and root or base word mean. They define what a syllable is and how one is formed using Greek...
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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 including a...
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Understanding and Using Suffixes to Expand Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After a review of what suffixes are and how they are used, middle schoolers utilize a worksheet that is embedded in the plan to work in pairs to strengthen their understanding and skills in using these very important parts of our...
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Identify Base Words and Suffixes to Read Multisyllabic Words #1

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
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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Worksheet
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Spelling Activity

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Sometimes you can add an s to a word to form its plural. Sometimes you can't. Help your class learn how to pluralize irregular words like calf, woman, and half. After, have them study the prefixes un, de, pre, dis, and re in the colorful...
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PPT
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Adding -ly to Words

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Review the use of the -ly ending with this presentation. Learners take a list of words and change them into their adverb form by adding the suffix -ly. The resource also includes an exercise involving words such as usual, angry, and...
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Interactive
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Suffixes

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this suffixes worksheet, students choose which word cannot use the suffix asked. Students complete 9 multiple choice questions total.
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Worksheet
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Adding Suffixes

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this suffixes practice worksheet, learners combine 24 root words that end in y to suffixes. Students determine whether they need to change the y endings to i as they add the suffixes.
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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.
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Worksheet
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Suffix "er"

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this suffix worksheet, students read the rules for adding the suffix "er." Students complete 24 exercises in adding suffixes to different base words.
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Introduce: The Suffix -ed

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine language. In this word-making lesson, students discover the meaning of the suffix -ed. They work in small groups to create a list of words using this suffix. This lesson includes modifications for advanced students,...
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Worksheet
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Prefixes and Suffixes

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this guessing the mystery words worksheet, students read the clues, count the number of letters, and write the words with either prefixes or suffixes. Students write 10 answers.
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Introduce: The Suffixes -ion, -tion- and -ness

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study language. In this word making lesson, students discover the meaning of the suffixes: -ion, -tion, and -ness. They work in small groups to create a list of words using these suffixes. This lesson includes modifications for...
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Introduce: The Suffix -y

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore language arts by participating in a word structure activity. For 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...
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Worksheet
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Derivational Suffixes Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this suffixes activity, learners learn that derivational suffixes change the meaning of words and the part of speech. Students write the original meaning of six words, add the suffix, and write the new meaning.
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Adding Suffixes- ly, ful

For Teachers 5th
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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Worksheet
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Match the Suffixes

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this suffixes worksheet, learners match the suffixes to the base word they go with. Students match 10 suffixes to 10 base words.
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Worksheet
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Match the suffixes

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this suffixes worksheet, students match the suffixes to the base words they go with. Students match 10 suffixes to 10 different base words.
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Worksheet
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The Suffix-ous

For Students 2nd - 3rd
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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Interactive
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Match The Suffixes

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match 10 words to the appropriate 10  suffixes. Students may submit their answers to be checked.
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Interactive
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Match the Suffixes

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match 10 words to the appropriate 10 suffixes. Students may submit their answers to be checked.
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Interactive
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Match The Suffixes 4

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match 10 words to the appropriate 10 suffixes. Students may submit their answers to be checked.

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