Suffix –ed - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Determine or Clarify the Meaning of Unknown Words
In the lesson "Suffix –ed," kindergarteners will embark on a fascinating journey through the world of words, focusing on how the addition of the suffix –ed can transform a word to express actions in the past. This lesson is a part of the "Determine or Clarify the Meaning of Unknown Words" chapter within the Vocabulary unit, designed to enrich students' understanding of how word structures can change meanings.
Through engaging activities such as "Suffixes in the Forest Worksheet" and "Yesterday's Park Fun Worksheet," students will explore various examples of words ending in –ed. They will learn to recognize and use these words in context, enhancing their reading comprehension and writing abilities. Understanding the concept of past tense is crucial for young learners, as it not only aids in their ability to recount past events accurately but also lays the foundation for more complex linguistic structures they will encounter in the future.
This lesson emphasizes the importance of word formation and modification, which is vital for developing a robust vocabulary. By mastering the use of –ed suffixes, students can more effectively communicate their thoughts, experiences, and stories, marking a significant step in their journey toward literacy and linguistic competence.
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Activity 1 / Suffixes in the Forest Worksheet
Suffixes are letters that are added on to the end of words to make new words. Sometimes suffixes are used to show one who does something (like one who reads is a reader) and sometimes suffixes are used to show that there is more than one thing. This typically involves adding an -s, and this colorful worksheet will let your child practice suffixes that pluralize basic words they're familiar with. They'll look at each word and then circle the plural words that have the suffix -s at the end of them.
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Activity 2 / Yesterday's Park Fun Worksheet
Suffixes are letters that we add to the end of words that make new words. Typically, when we add -ed to the end of words, it makes the word we created a word that happened in the past. This free PDF will give your child practice seeing how basic words like walk, pull, jump and smile can be turned into things that happened in the past with the quick and easy addition of the -ed suffix. They'll circle all the words that could have happened yesterday and learn about past tense too.
