Prefix/Suffix Grocery Bag
From FreeReading
| Lesson Type: | Reintroduce |
| Grade: | 2, 3 |
| Group Size: | Individual, Pairs, Small Group, Large Group, Whole Class |
| Length: | 10 minutes |
| Goal: | Given a Prefix/Suffix Grocery Bag worksheet, students will break up words into the prefix or suffix and the root word. |
Materials: Prefix/Suffix Grocery Bag (print here)
What to Do
Prepare
Print out a copy of the Prefix/Suffix Grocery Bag worksheet for each student in the class.
Create a large version of the Prefix/Suffix Grocery Bag on the board or chart paper.
Model/Instruct
1. Review the meaning of root words.
2. Review the meaning of prefixes and suffixes.
Today we will learn more about root words, prefixes, and suffixes by completing this worksheet.
3. Model how to use the Prefix/Suffix Grocery Bag worksheet by writing a word that contains a prefix or suffix on the bag drawn on the board or chart paper. Students will complete part of their worksheet as the teacher models.
We are going to break up (selected word) into its parts.
- Who can tell us what the prefix/suffix is?
- Write the prefix/suffix on one of the items in the grocery bag.
- Who can tell us what the root word is?
- Write the root word on one of the items in the grocery bag.
Practice
4. Have students complete the Prefix/Suffix Grocery Bag worksheet.
Now it’s your turn to complete the Prefix/Suffix Grocery Bag worksheet by coming up with words that contain prefixes or suffixes and then breaking them up into the prefix or suffix and the root word. All four grocery bags should be complete when you are finished.
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 four more words to break up into parts. They can make a list on the lower portion or back of the paper. You may even choose to have a contest to see who can come up with the most words.
For Struggling Students:
Students who need extra help may work with partners. If students have trouble coming up with words, help them brainstorm a list of some to use.
For ELL Students:
ELL students may need an explanation of the meaning of the word before breaking it up into prefix/suffix and root word.
Related activities