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Suffix Spelling Rules

Suffixes: -S, -ES, -ED, -ING

Day 99of 180
Week 20of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand and apply suffix spelling rules

2

Practice dropping e, doubling consonants, and changing y to i

3

Recognize how suffixes change word meanings

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:16

“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”

— Proverbs 16:16 (WEB)

Learning spelling rules helps us gain wisdom and understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Whiteboard
  • Colored markers
  • Suffix rule worksheet
  • Pencils
  • Word building tiles
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous suffix lessons with a quick game of suffix charades

💭 Review Question: Can you show me an action word ending in -ing?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce suffix spelling rules with visual examples on whiteboard

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When adding -ing, drop the final e (make → making)
  • Double the final consonant if the word ends in a single vowel and consonant (run → running)
  • Change y to i before adding endings (happy → happier)
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when we add suffixes to different words?
  • Can you think of examples of these rules?
3Activity: Suffix Rule Detectives (10 min)
worksheet

Students complete worksheet applying suffix spelling rules

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each base word
  2. Determine which suffix rule applies
  3. Write the new word following the correct rule
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Work with a partner

Challenge: Create your own words following the rules

4Closing (2 min)

Review worksheet answers together

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most tricky rule today?
  • Can you give me an example of dropping an e?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn and grow in understanding.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read about creation using our new suffix skills!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:16

“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!”

— Proverbs 16:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing the verse to a simple tune

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Suffix rules help children understand how words change and expand

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice rules verbally throughout the day
  • Encourage looking for suffix examples in reading
  • Make rule learning playful and low-pressure
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering which rule applies to which word

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent application of learned suffix rules

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a suffix rule poster
  • Play online suffix games
  • Write a short story using words with suffixes

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