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To make it more interactive... You can buy or make some prefix/suffix tiles or cards. Keep prefixes in one bag, suffixes in one bag and root words in one bag. Keep a chart nearby that lists the prefixes and suffixes with their meanings. Have student try to make new words by starting with a root word and adding either a prefix or suffix (or both) and writing a list of new words. To make sure all of these newly made words are actually real words, have student check in a dictionary. Then, student can write a definition for the new word and use it in a sentence and even draw a picture to represent the new word. I have a graphic organizer that I use with my students that has a chart with 6 columns labeled "Root word", "Prefix/Suffix", "New word", "Definition", "Sentence".
In reading groups I give students highlighting tape to find words in their books that have prefixes or suffixes. They can keep a list of these words and write the definitions.
Also, I've had students make some of the following projects using construction paper, markers, colors, etc...
1.) Create a picture of a little girl or boy holding a bunch of balloons on strings. Across the shirt of the boy/girl write a root word, then choose suffixes or prefixes that can be added to that root word to write on the balloons. Again, check in dictionary to make sure all words are actual words. These are fun to hang around the room for all students to learn.
2.) Create a flipbook by folding a sheet of paper once lengthwise. Cut one side into "flaps". On the outside of the flaps, write some common prefixes or suffixes. Fold back each flap and write the meaning of the prefix or suffix as well as several examples of words that have that affix.
3.) Create posters of word webs. In a center circle write a prefix, suffix, or root word. Then draw several lines coming out of the center circle connecting to other circles around it. In these surrounding circles write new words using these prefixes or suffixes.
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