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Tim Howeth

Build That Word and Use It: Prefix and Suffix Writing

Grades: 2nd Grade
Subjects: English Language Arts

Student Instructions

1. This chart shows base words, suffixes and prefixes. 2. For example, I added the suffix -ful to the base word care to make careful. Then, I also added -ly to make "carefully." 3. I used "carefully" in a sentence that I made up. "My mom carefully iced the cupcakes for the party." 4. Click add Add suffixes (word endings) and prefixes (beginnings like -un as in unkind) to base words on the chart to build 5 new words. Write them. 5. label Write one sentence with each new word. Be sure your sentences make sense. 6. mic Record yourself reading each sentence. 7. Click check to turn in your work.

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This is a review lesson for Being a Reader Second Grade, Week 19

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