Discover the fun of learning with our "Understanding Suffixes Writing Worksheets for Ages 7-9." Perfectly designed for elementary students, these engaging worksheets help children grasp how suffixes can change word meanings and parts of speech. By incorporating colorful illustrations and practical exercises, our resources not only enhance vocabulary but also improve overall reading comprehension and writing skills. Kids will find the activities both challenging and enjoyable as they identify and use common suffixes. Unlock the door to language mastery and confidence in young learners with our expert-crafted worksheets. Download today to support your child’s educational journey!


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Identify Common Suffixes

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Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet

Students use suffixes to find the right way through a maze in this enjoyable activity! Understanding suffixes helps kids decode and comprehend more words, leading to better reading fluency. A great addition to your reading classes, keep this printable close!
Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet
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Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Help your students understand suffixes and build reading fluency with this worksheet. Have them read each word, then choose the ones with a suffix. Practicing this will lead to better comprehension and more confident reading. Save it for future use in language and reading classes.
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
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Prefix pre and suffix ful worksheet
Prefix pre and suffix ful worksheet

Prefix pre– and Suffix ful– Worksheet

Can't preforget something! This worksheet helps kids learn how to attach prefixes and suffixes to root words, forming new words that make sense. With this activity, they'll evaluate how the root words change when adding the prefix or suffix.
Prefix pre– and Suffix ful– Worksheet
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Suffix -Able Worksheet
Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -able means you can do something. Example: readable - means you can read it. Give kids examples then check this worksheet. Read sentences with kids, looking for words with -able at the end.
Suffix -Able Worksheet
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Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3
Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3

Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3

Read the story about Sam and Kate and help your grade 3 child tally all the words with prefixes and suffixes. Check their work by counting the words and ticking the appropriate boxes. This entertaining worksheet will help develop their reading and counting skills! (80 words)
Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3
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The Suffix -Ly Worksheet
The Suffix -Ly Worksheet

The Suffix -Ly Worksheet

Suffixes change the meaning of words: the -ly suffix usually describes how an action is done (e.g. slowly, quickly, loudly). Help your child understand this and then check out the fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and people in the pictures, then read the sentences out loud and have them check the ones that finish the sentence.
The Suffix -Ly Worksheet
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Suffix er printable worksheet
Suffix er printable worksheet

Suffix –er Printable Worksheet

Kids learn how powerful suffixes are with this printable worksheet. Read the sentence clues and select the word it describes. Discuss how the suffix alters the original word. Amazing how two letters can transform meanings!
Suffix –er Printable Worksheet
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Understanding suffixes while writing is crucial for children aged 7-9 because it lays the foundation for more advanced language skills. Suffixes, which are endings added to words, help children decode and understand new vocabulary. For example, adding "-ed" to a verb like "talk" teaches them past tense ("talked"), while "-ful" to a noun like "joy" turns it into an adjective ("joyful"). This helps in expanding their vocabulary and enhances their reading comprehension through context clues.

Learning suffixes also improves spelling and pronunciation by showing patterns in words, thereby making new words less intimidating. When kids understand that "happy" becomes "happiness" or "friend" becomes "friendly", they grasp the concept that root words get modified but retain core meanings. This understanding of word structure aids in better spelling and less frustration during writing tasks.

For parents and teachers, fostering these skills supports overall literacy development, making children more confident readers and writers. It enriches their communication skills and prepares them for more complex academic challenges. Activities like word games, reading, and writing assignments incorporating suffixes can be both fun and educational. Understanding suffixes therefore, is a stepping stone towards effective and articulate language use.