Suffixes - Lesson for Grade 2, Chapter - Phonics and Word Recognition

In the "Suffixes" lesson, part of the Foundational Reading Skills unit focusing on Phonics and Word Recognition, Grade 2 students will delve into the world of suffixes, specifically -ful, -less, -ly, and -able. By engaging in activities such as the "Suffixes Ful and Less Worksheet" and learning to decode words with prefixes and suffixes, students will develop a crucial understanding of how suffixes alter the meanings of root words.

Understanding suffixes is important for several reasons. Firstly, it enhances reading comprehension by allowing students to break down complex words into more manageable parts, making it easier to understand the context in which words are used. Secondly, knowledge of suffixes significantly improves students' spelling and vocabulary, equipping them with skills to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words. This foundational knowledge is not only critical for their current grade level but also sets the stage for more advanced reading and writing skills in later grades. By mastering suffixes, students gain greater confidence in their reading abilities, encouraging a lifelong love for reading and learning.

Estimated classroom time: 11 min
Chapter: Phonics and Word Recognition
Unit: Foundational Reading Skills
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Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -able
Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -able
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Suffixes Ful and Less Worksheet
Suffixes Ful and Less Worksheet
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Decode Words with Prefixes and Suffixes
Decode Words with Prefixes and Suffixes
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  • Activity 1 / Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -able

  • Activity 2 / 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!

  • Activity 3 / Decode Words with Prefixes and Suffixes - Quiz

    In this assessment, students will use the meaning of common prefixes and suffixes to interpret the new meaning of words when prefixes and suffixes are added to them.