Suffixes and Prefixes

In this advanced vocabulary worksheet, 3rd graders read 12 multiple choice questions in which they choose the words that contain the designated suffix or prefix. They work with word that contain y, ly, er, or, less, ful, re, dis, or un.

Have youngsters explore the structure of words! They complete a variety of activities with word structure, syllables, suffixes and prefixes, including circling suffixes and prefixes, choosing correct forms of words to complete sentences,...

In this prefixes and suffixes instructional activity, learners use the root word, the suffix or prefix and the context clues in the sentences to select the correct answer. Good, basic practice!

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. 

Practice adding prefixes and suffixes to root words. Young writers discuss the meanings of root word, suffix, and prefix and work on creating new words by thinking of words as things that can grow, like a tree.  They create a tree...

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...

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...

Use prefixes and suffixes to deconstruct word meaning. There is a graphic organizer here to guide scholars as they come up with word examples for various affixes. The chart has space for five suffixes or prefixes. For each, they come up...

Small groups get practice with suffixes and prefixes as they play a memory game. They fill out 10 cards with five root words and five affixes, all of which have one match. Use the 10-card template linked here or simply create your own....

Use this interactive tool to introduce your learners to prefixes and suffixes. First they use a crossword puzzle to find the opposites of the words provided. Then, they take a list of words and possible suffixes, matching the appropriate...