Suffix Activities: A Complete Teaching and Practice Unit For Year 2-3
NZ$12.50
Description
This complete unit, built for the NZ Curriculum (Phase One, Years 2-3), provides everything you need to systematically and explicitly teach the nine most common suffixes using an evidence-based, morphology-first approach.
The nine suffixes included are -ing, -ed, -es, -s, -er, -est, -ly, -ful, and -less.
Built on the principles of the Science of Reading, this resource uses a Structured Literacy framework, moving beyond memorisation to build deep, transferable skills by focusing on word parts.
- Focus on Meaning and Function: We directly teach the meaning and function of specific suffixes (like -less or -ful) using ready-to-go slides.
- Systematic Application: Lessons systematically connect suffix meaning to spelling (encoding), with built-in practice to ensure learning sticks.
- Strengthens Reading and Spelling: By focusing on these specific word parts, we strengthen both spelling (encoding) and reading comprehension (decoding).
What’s Inside This Resource?
This pack is designed to flow directly from explicit instruction to independent consolidation over a multi-week unit.
1. Anchor Chart Posters (4): Includes a foundational “What is a Suffix?” poster plus the three core spelling rule posters (Doubling, Silent E, Y-to-I) to use as visual scaffolds.
2. Whole-Class Teaching Slides (8+ Sets): A dedicated set of explicit teaching slides is included for each of the nine suffixes.
- Includes Bonus Slides: Additional Structured Literacy teaching slides are included for the foundational suffixes: -ing, -ed, and -es/-s.
3. Practice Tasks & Hands-On Activities: Dedicated, multi-page independent activities designed for literacy rotations or consolidation after teaching -ing, -es/-s, and -ed.
4. Spelling Rules Activity Sheets: A comprehensive one-page activity sheet for all nine suffixes (-ing, -ed, -es, -s, -er, -est, -ly, -ful, -less). Perfect for in-class practice, fast finishers, or homework.
5. Double-Sided Flashcards: Print-and-fold flashcards for whole-class or small-group warm-ups and review.
6. Review Task Cards (40 Questions): A cumulative, multiple-choice quiz set that covers all nine suffixes. Ideal for a whole-class ‘Scoot’ game or as a review station once the unit is complete.
7. Clear teacher guide with suggested six week teaching sequence.
TL;DR: A complete, print-and-go unit for NZ Year 2-3 teachers. It systematically teaches the 9 most common suffixes (-ing, -ed, -s/-es, -er/-est, -ly, -ful, -less) using a morphology-first approach. Includes anchor charts, explicit teaching slides, activity sheets, hands-on tasks, and cumulative review task cards.
