Prefix/Suffix Table

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What to Do

Prepare

Print out a copy of the Prefix/Suffix Table for each student in the class.

Create a large version of the Prefix/Suffix Table on chart paper.

Display a prefix or suffix with its meaning.

Model/Instruct

1. Review the meaning of the prefix or suffix with the class.

2. Provide an example of a word using the prefix or suffix.

Today, we will learn more about prefixes and suffixes by completing this worksheet.

3. Model how to use the Prefix/Suffix Table with the prefix or suffix that you are reviewing.

Write the prefix or suffix in the first box under Prefix or Suffix.

• Who can give us a root word to which we can add (selected prefix or suffix)?
• Write it in the table under Root Word.

• Who can tell us what the new word becomes?
• Write it in the table under New Word.

• Who can tell us the meaning of the new word?
• Write it in the table under Meaning.

Practice

4. Have students complete the Prefix/Suffix Table worksheet.

Now it’s your turn to complete the Prefix/Suffix Table by coming up with root words to which a prefix or suffix can be added. Please do at least three rows. Remember to complete each part of the Prefix/Suffix Table.

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 more than one word for each prefix or suffix. You may even choose to have a contest to see who can come up with the most words that contain prefixes or suffixes.

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 both the root word and the prefix or suffix before combining them.

Related activities

• All Prefixes and Suffixes Activities