Suffix Worksheets (ful, less, er, est, able): Word Work Activities 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Having a solid understanding of suffixes, prefixes, and roots is imperative when it comes to helping our students build a strong vocabulary. This set of three worksheets provides many opportunities for your students to interact with six common suffixes. Repetition is key to retention, and this worksheet packet contains a variety of exercises where your students will write the meaning of each suffix again and again. Furthermore, any of these engaging worksheets can be used as a pretest or posttest to check your students' understanding of these six basic suffixes. This resource is ready for you to just print and go! Answer keys are included. Each worksheet consists of two pages and can be printed back-to-back to create a single 2-sided worksheets.

Worksheet #1 includes 20 words. Most of the words contain suffixes, but a few of the words do not (e.g. winter, bless, disaster). The directions instruct students to split the word into the two boxes (one for the base word and one for the suffix). Then, students write the meaning of the suffixed word in the right margin space.

Worksheet #2 consists of 13 sentences. Students must circle the suffixed words and then write the meaning of each word on the line. Most sentences include more than one suffixed word. When your students complete this worksheet, they will have identified the meanings of 24 words.

Worksheet #3 features a pair of friendly letters exchanged between a young girl and her aunt. Students must try to find all of the suffixed words that end with -er, -est, -ful, -less, or -able. Then, they write the meaning of each word on the lines below the letter.

Suffixes include:

• ful
• less
• er (as "more")
• est
• able
• er (as "a person")

********This resource is available in TWO FORMATS:

1. TRADITIONAL PRINTABLES- Print the PDF and distribute paper copies to your students to complete.
2. TPT EASEL ACTIVITY- I created a new, colorful version for this digital format. Students can complete this activity on a device. Students read the instructions on each slide and complete the task. Tasks include typing in text boxes and highlighting suffixed words within sentences.

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Here's what teachers like you had to say about using these worksheets with their students:

⭐️ Carissa S. said, "I was able to use this for a warm-up and it was a quick easy check! I was able to spiral old words and add in new words. I am so glad I purchased this resource!"

⭐️ Brandi H. said, "I used this as part of my vocabulary instruction when talking about word parts, specifically suffixes. It was very helpful practice."

⭐️ Allison W. said, "My students loved using this resource! They were totally engaged and had no trouble getting started."

⭐️ Erika M. said, "My students and I found this very engaging and helpful!"

If you would rather own a digital version that uses Google Slides, click here.

If you have time, take a peek at all of my suffix resources! Just click on the links below!

Suffixes Craftivity

Suffixes PowerPoint (-er, -est, -able, -ful, -less, -er)

Suffix Concentration Cards (-er, -est, -able, -ful, -less, -er)

Beginning Suffixes (-er, -est, -able, -ful, -less, -er): I have… Who has…?

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