Prefixes and Suffixes Year 3

Prefixes and Suffixes Year 3

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Prefixes and Suffixes Year 3

Prefixes and Suffixes Year 3

$4.99

Curriculum

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Australian Curriculum v9.0
AC9E3LY10 understand how to apply knowledge of common base words, prefixes, suffixes and generalisations for adding a suffix to a base word to read and comprehend new multimorphemic words
Australian Curriculum v8.4
ACELA1827 Know how to use common prefixes and suffixes, and generalisations for adding a suffix to a base word
Victorian Curriculum 2.0
VC2E3LY04 understand how to apply knowledge of common base words, prefixes, suffixes and generalisations for adding a suffix to a base word to read and comprehend new multimorphemic words
New South Wales
EN2-VOCAB-01 builds knowledge and use of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, and by defining and analysing words
EN2-RECOM-01 reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN2-SPELL-01 selects, applies and describes appropriate phonological, orthographic and morphological generalisations and strategies when spelling in a range of contexts
EN2-REFLU-01 sustains independent reading with accuracy, automaticity, rate and prosody suited to purpose, audience and meaning
Western Australia
WA3ELAP4 Understand how to apply knowledge of common base words, prefixes, suffixes and generalisations for adding a suffix to a base word to read and comprehend new multimorphemic words
New Zealand
NZ-Y3-ENG-R-WR-D-2 decode words with a wide range of prefixes (in-, dis-) and suffixes (-less, -ful), using their phonics and morpheme knowledge
NZ-Y3-ENG-R-WR-D-3 decode multi-syllable words, including words with unstressed syllables, using their syllable, morpheme, and word knowledge
United Kingdom
UK-LKS2-ENG-R-WR Pupils should be taught to: apply their growing knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes (etymology and morphology) as listed in - see English appendix 1 , both to read aloud and to understand the meaning of new words they meet read further exception words, noting the unusual correspondences between spelling and sound, and where these occur in the word
UK-LKS2-ENG-W-T-S Pupils should be taught to: use further prefixes and suffixes and understand how to add them - see English appendix 1 spell further homophones spell words that are often misspelt - see English appendix 1 place the possessive apostrophe accurately in words with regular plurals [for example, girls’, boys’] and in words with irregular plurals [for example, children’s] use the first 2 or 3 letters of a word to check its spelling in a dictionary write from memory simple sentences, dictated by the teacher, that include words and punctuation taught so far
US Common Core (CCSS)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4.b Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4.c Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., company, companion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.3.3.a Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.3.3.b Decode words with common Latin suffixes.
Texas (TEKS)
TEKS-ELAR-G3-2 Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--beginning reading and writing. The student develops word structure knowledge through phonological awareness, print concepts, phonics, and morphology to communicate, decode, and spell. The student is expected to:
TEKS-ELAR-G3-2A demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by:
TEKS-ELAR-G3-2B demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by:
TEKS-ELAR-G3-2C alphabetize a series of words to the third letter; and
TEKS-ELAR-G3-3C identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and-ful; and
Ontario
CAN-G3-LANG-B2.3 use developing knowledge of the meanings of words and morphemes (i.e., bases, prefixes, and suffixes) to read and spell words
CAN-G3-LANG-B2.4 demonstrate an understanding of a variety of words, acquire and use explicitly taught vocabulary in various contexts, including other subject areas, and use morphological knowledge to analyze and understand new words in context
CAN-G3-LANG-B2.1 use consolidated phonics knowledge, including phonemic blending to read words and set for variability to correct approximations, and phonemic segmentation to spell phonetically regular monosyllabic and multisyllabic words, in isolation and various text contexts

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Develop Year 3 students’ understanding of word structure and morphology with this ready-to-teach prefixes and suffixes unit. Students learn how affixes modify base words, supporting stronger reading, spelling and vocabulary skills.

The sequence introduces base words, prefixes, suffixes and morphemes before guiding students to investigate how word meanings change. Scaffolded tasks build confidence with word building, spelling patterns, plural suffixes and applying new vocabulary in context.

What’s Included

  • Prefixes and Suffixes teaching presentation
  • Common Prefixes and Suffixes classroom display
  • Eight worksheets: Prefix Builder; Suffix Builder; Base Word Builder; Prefix Four-In-A-Row; Prefix Colour Fun; Suffix Colour Fun; Suffix Four-In-A-Row; and Plural Suffix Four-In-A-Row
  • Two interactive games: Cosmic Suffix Quest and Prefix Treasure Hunt
  • Ten-question Prefixes and Suffixes quiz presentation
  • Prefixes and Suffixes assessment
  • Prefixes and Suffixes rubric

Learning Focus

  • Identify base words, prefixes, suffixes and morphemes
  • Explain how affixes change word meanings
  • Build and analyse words using common prefixes and suffixes
  • Apply spelling rules, including plural suffix patterns
  • Use morphology to support reading, spelling and vocabulary development

Classroom Use

Suitable for whole-class English instruction, literacy rotations, small-group work, independent practice, vocabulary study, spelling lessons and assessment. The presentation, worksheets and games support explicit teaching followed by guided and independent application.

Answer information: Assessment rubric included; no separate answer key is supplied.

Format: Digital download supplied in PDF and Microsoft PowerPoint formats. No physical item will be shipped.

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