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Identifying Suffixes and Prefixes Worksheet

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  • 3
Standards
  • RF.3.3.B
  • RF.3.3.A
  • RF.3.3
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About the "Identifying Suffixes and Prefixes" Worksheet

Identifying Suffixes and Prefixes is an engaging language arts worksheet designed to enhance students' understanding of word structure and morphology. This interactive and printable worksheet presents a series of ten sentences, each containing at least one word with a suffix or prefix. Students are tasked with identifying these words by circling them and then writing the corresponding suffix or prefix in a provided box. The exercise begins with an example to guide students through the process.

The worksheet covers a diverse range of prefixes and suffixes, including common ones like "re-", "dis-", "im-", and "-ing", as well as more complex ones like "-ship" and "-ness". By working through contextual sentences, students not only practice identifying affixes but also gain insight into how these word parts affect meaning and function within sentences. This activity helps reinforce vocabulary skills, improves word recognition, and deepens understanding of word formation in the English language. The varied sentence structures and relatable contexts make the exercise both challenging and engaging for young learners.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Recognition and identification of common prefixes and suffixes in context
  • Understanding how affixes change word meanings and functions
  • Improved vocabulary and word analysis skills
  • Enhanced reading comprehension through word structure awareness

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Correctly identify and circle at least 8 out of 10 words containing prefixes or suffixes within 15 minutes
  • Accurately write the corresponding prefix or suffix for each identified word with 90% accuracy

Psychomotor

  • Demonstrate precise circling of words and legible writing of affixes in designated spaces
  • Complete the worksheet efficiently, showing improved hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills

Affective

  • Develop confidence in identifying and using affixes in everyday language
  • Show increased interest in exploring word structures and their impact on language

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with peers to compare and discuss identified affixes, fostering collaborative learning
  • Explain reasoning behind affix identification to classmates or teachers, improving communication skills

Tags

prefixes, suffixes, word structure, morphology, vocabulary building, language arts, reading comprehension, word analysis, grammar, spelling

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.3.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.3.3.a
Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes.
RF.3.3.b
Decode words with common Latin suffixes.

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