Add additional meanings to root words! Scholars show what they know about suffixes and root words with a activity that challenges them to create words and complete sentences. 

Concepts

suffixes, root words, parts of speech, sentences, writing sentences

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Direct pupils to attach the first page to their interactive writing notebook for continued reference 
• Start a list of suffixes and their meaning, and add to it as instruction progresses 
• Give class members the answer key to check their work after the worksheet is complete

Classroom Considerations

• The worksheet's page format may cause confusion for some learners; add lines to Section A and B if needed 

Pros

• Bold font highlights important terms 
• Underlined worksheet directions stand out from the rest of the text  

Cons

• None

Common Core

RF.2.3.d RF.3.3.a RF.3.3.b L.3.2.e