Determine the Meaning of Words with Common Suffixes - Lesson for Grade 3, Chapter - Prefixes and Suffixes
In this engaging lesson titled "Determine the Meaning of Words with Common Suffixes," Grade 3 students will dive into the fascinating world of suffixes, focusing on the common suffixes such as "-ness," "-er," "-ful," and "-less." Through interactive activities like the "Suffixes: -ness, -er, How Meaningful!" worksheet and the "Suffixes Ful and Less Worksheet," students will gain hands-on experience in understanding how adding these suffixes to the base words can dramatically change their meanings.
Learning about suffixes is crucial for young learners as it equips them with the tools to decode unfamiliar words, thereby enhancing their reading comprehension and vocabulary. This skill is not only vital for academic success but also for effective communication in everyday life. By mastering the concept of suffixes, students will be able to enrich their language, making their expressions more precise and varied. Furthermore, this knowledge lays a strong foundation for future language arts learning, setting the stage for more advanced literacy skills. This lesson is an essential part of the Phonics unit in the Prefixes and Suffixes chapter, ensuring students build a comprehensive understanding of word formation and its impact on word meaning.
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Activity 1 / Suffixes: -ness, -er
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Activity 2 / How Meaningful! Worksheet
What does that word ‘meaningful’ mean? It is a word used to describe when a person does something that means a lot to another person. For example, when we call our friends on their birthdays to wish them a happy celebration; that is a meaningful act. The suffix –ful can also be added to other words to give them different meanings. Read the sentences aloud to your kids and help them check off the correct suffix to add to the word that makes it fit in the blank.
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Activity 3 / Suffixes Ful and Less Worksheet
Uh oh! The words careful careless look awfully similar, but have completely opposite meanings! Don’t make the mistake of confusing words by learning to look for and use the right suffixes.
Help your child understand how word parts change the meaning of words master common suffixes using this suffixes ful and less worksheet!
