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Ashleigh D'Cruz

Morphology: Suffix 'er' and 'est'

Year Groups: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 2nd Grade
Subjects: Writing, Reading

Instructions for Pupils

The suffix 'er' compares one thing to another. The suffix 'est' means the most or least of something. 1. Click the link and watch the video about the suffix 'er' and 'est.' 2. Tap add 3. Page 1: label Rewrite the base words by adding 'er' and 'est' on the end.​​ 4. Page 2: label Write the words into correct sentences. 5. Page 3: highlighter Use the highlighter to locate the words in the word search. 6. Tap the check to submit your work.

Teacher Notes (not visible to pupils)

Morphology is the study of words and their parts. Morphemes, like prefixes, suffixes and base words, are defined as the smallest meaningful units of meaning. Morphemes are important for phonics in both reading and spelling, as well as in vocabulary and comprehension.

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