Prefix/Suffix Funnel
From FreeReading
| Lesson Type: | Reintroduce |
| Grade: | 2, 3 |
| Group Size: | Individual, Pairs, Small Group, Large Group, Whole Class |
| Length: | 15 minutes |
| Goal: | Given a Prefix/Suffix Funnel worksheet, students will create words by combining previously studied prefixes or suffixes with simple root words. |
Materials: Prefix/Suffix Funnel (print here)
What to Do
Prepare
Print out a copy of the Prefix/Suffix Funnel for each student in the class. Create a large version of the Prefix/Suffix Funnel on chart paper.
The Prefix/Suffix Funnel adds a prefix or a suffix to a root word to create a new word.
Model/Instruct
1. Review the meaning of prefixes and suffixes with the class.
2. Provide an example of a word using a prefix or a suffix.
Today, we will learn more about prefixes and suffixes by completing a Prefix/Suffix Funnel worksheet.
3. Model how to use the Prefix/Suffix Funnel for the class. Choose a prefix or a suffix and write it in the box on the funnel.
See how we have (selected prefix or suffix) in the box on the funnel? That means that every word that goes into the funnel will come out with (selected prefix or suffix) attached to it.
- Who can give us a root word that we can add (selected prefix or suffix) to?
- Write the root word in the T-chart under “In.”
- Who can tell us what the new word becomes?
- Write the new word in the T-chart under “Out.”
Go through three examples using the Prefix/Suffix Funnel worksheet.
Practice
4. Have students complete Prefix/Suffix Funnel worksheet.
Now it’s your turn to complete the Prefix/Suffix Funnel by coming up with more root words to which (selected prefix or suffix) can be added. Make sure to create at least three new words. Remember to complete each part of the Prefix/Suffix Funnel.
5. Walk around the classroom to monitor the students’ performance on this task.
6. As a wrap-up, you may ask students to share their work.
Adjust
For Advanced Students:
Encourage these students to come up with five or more words. You may even choose to have a contest to see who can come up with the most words using the selected prefix or suffix.
For Struggling Students:
Students who need extra help may work with partners. If students have trouble coming up with root words, help them brainstorm a list of some to use.
For ELL Students:
ELL students may need an explanation of the meaning of the prefix or suffix before adding a root word.
Related activities