Prefix/Suffix Word Round-Up

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What to Do

Prepare

Label each sticky note with a prefix, root word, or suffix. Make sure the sticky notes have at least one word-forming match.

Place all of the labeled sticky notes in a paper bag.

Model/Instruct

1. Review the prefixes, root words, and suffixes that the students have learned so far.

Today we will learn more about prefixes, root words, and suffixes by playing Word Round-Up.

2. Choose a student to help you model how to play the game. Complete each step together with the class.

Each person will choose a sticky note from the bag. You will attach the note to your shirt so that everyone can read it.

Let the student choose a sticky note and attach it to his/her shirt.

3. Choose a sticky note that forms a word with the student’s sticky note and attach it to your shirt.

Now, I will walk around quietly and try to find someone with whom I can make a match. Look, I found __________. What word do we make?

The pair will say the word together.

Practice

4. Have students play Word Round-Up.

Now, it is your turn to play Word Round-Up. Remember to walk around quietly and say the word together with your partner when you make a match.

5. Walk around the classroom to monitor the students’ performance on this task.

6. As a wrap-up, you may ask each pair to write their word on the board or a piece of chart paper.

Adjust

For Advanced Students:

When these students have made a match, ask them to recirculate and try to make a different word with a new partner.

For Struggling Students:

Ask these students to write down the word that they make on a sheet of paper and have them circle the prefix or suffix.

For ELL Students:

ELL students may need an explanation of the meaning of the root words before adding a prefix or suffix.

Related activities

• All Prefixes and Suffixes Activities