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...

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.

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.

Second graders practice adding ing to words ending in one vowel and one consonant. For this adding ing lesson, 2nd graders participate in a teacher demonstration of adding suffixes to one vowel, one consonant words. They learn the rule...

For 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.

For 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.

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.

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.

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.

In this suffix worksheet, 3rd graders read the sentences and add -ed or -ing to the verb to complete 9 fill in the blank questions.

Create clay whistles with your elementary or middle school students. The project is outlined in great detail here, complete with step-by-step photographs, finished examples, a materials list, student handouts, and a rubric. Students...

Breaking down words into syllables has two benefits: it improves vocabulary and it improves understanding of a text. The third and final resource in a series of materials designed to be used with Nature: Friend or Foe offers extra...

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.

In these grammar worksheets, students will circle nouns and verbs, fill in blanks with suitable verbs, add -er and -or to verbs to create nouns, write silly sentences using nouns that end in -ar, add the correct suffix to change verbs...

In this double consonants instructional activity, students choose the correct "ed" and "ing" form of words when the double consonant is added. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.

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.

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.

In this suffix worksheet, 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.

In this adjective worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences with correct words, placing the proper ending on an adjective given.

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. 

For this levels of ability worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with the correct forms of can, could, be able to, may, or might. Students complete 13 multiple choice questions.

For this language arts worksheet, students create new words with the appointed suffixes and filling in the new one with magnetic or written letters.

In this verbs worksheet, students complete filling a chart with present tense verbs, past tense verbs and irregular verbs with "ed" and/or "ing".

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.