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Exploring Suffixes: -able and -ment – Learn about word parts – Adding -able to words – Turns verbs into adjectives, e.g., ‘enjoy’ becomes ‘enjoyable’ – Adding -ment to words – Turns verbs into nouns, e.g., ‘develop’ becomes ‘development’ – How suffixes alter meanings | This slide introduces the concept of suffixes, specifically focusing on ‘-able’ and ‘-ment’. Explain that a suffix is a word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning. ‘-able’ often turns a verb into an adjective, suggesting that something can be done (enjoyable means something can be enjoyed). ‘-ment’ usually turns a verb into a noun, indicating the action or result of the verb (development means the process of developing). Use examples to illustrate how adding these suffixes can change the meaning of the base word. Encourage students to think of more examples and understand how these common suffixes can help them determine the meaning of new words they encounter.

Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes – What are prefixes? – Prefixes are added to the start of a word to change its meaning. – What are suffixes? – Suffixes are added to the end of a word to change its meaning. – Changing words with -able and -ment – ‘Enjoyable’ means something is able to be enjoyed. – Examples in sentences – ‘Enjoyment’ means the state of enjoying something. | This slide introduces the concept of prefixes and suffixes to third-grade students. Prefixes are groups of letters placed before the root of a word to alter its meaning, while suffixes are added to the end of a word for the same purpose. Focus on the suffixes ‘-able’ and ‘-ment’ to show how they transform words: ‘-able’ often turns verbs into adjectives indicating the ability to perform the verb (e.g., ‘enjoy’ becomes ‘enjoyable’), and ‘-ment’ turns verbs into nouns to indicate the action or resulting state (e.g., ‘enjoy’ becomes ‘enjoyment’). Provide clear examples and encourage students to think of more words with these suffixes. In the next class, students can share their examples and use them in sentences to demonstrate understanding.

Exploring the Suffix -able – What does -able mean? – It means ‘capable of’ or ‘worthy of’. – Example: Comfortable – Comfort + -able = Comfortable, meaning it can provide comfort. – Search for -able words – Share your -able words! | This slide introduces the suffix -able and explains its meaning as ‘capable of’ or ‘worthy of’. Start by discussing the example provided, ‘comfortable’, which combines the word ‘comfort’ with the suffix -able to mean something that provides comfort. Encourage students to look for other words that end in -able around their homes or in their favorite books. In the next class, ask them to share the words they’ve found and discuss the meaning of each new word. This activity will help them understand how adding -able changes the meaning of the base word and will expand their vocabulary.

Exploring the Suffix -ment – Understanding -ment – The suffix -ment changes a verb to a noun – -ment means action/result – It turns a verb into the act of doing something – Example: Enjoyment – Enjoy becomes enjoyment, meaning the action of enjoying – Find words with -ment | This slide introduces the suffix -ment and explains how it transforms verbs into nouns that describe actions or results. Start by explaining that a suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. Provide the example of ‘enjoy’ turning into ‘enjoyment’ to illustrate the concept. Then, encourage students to think of other words that end with -ment, such as ‘payment’ (the action of paying) or ‘amazement’ (the result of amazing). This activity will help students recognize and understand the role of the suffix -ment in word formation and vocabulary development. Make sure to provide guidance and support as they brainstorm their examples.

Practice Time: Suffix Fun with -able and -ment! – Transform ‘agree’ with -able – ‘Agree’ becomes ‘agreeable’, meaning it can be agreed on. – Modify ‘develop’ with -ment – ‘Develop’ becomes ‘development’, referring to the process of growth. – What does ‘agreeable’ mean? – What does ‘development’ mean? | This slide is designed for a fun and interactive class activity where students will practice using the suffixes -able and -ment. Start by explaining that ‘agreeable’ is an adjective formed by adding -able to ‘agree’, which means something can be agreed upon easily. Then, show that ‘development’ is a noun formed by adding -ment to ‘develop’, which refers to the process or act of developing. Encourage students to use these words in sentences to grasp their meanings better. For the activity, students can work individually or in pairs to come up with more words that can take -able or -ment, discuss their meanings, and use them in sentences. This will help solidify their understanding of how suffixes can change the form and meaning of a word.

Let’s Play: Suffix Matching Game! – Match root words to -able or -ment – Pair up and create new words – Work together to mix and match – Share your creations with the class – Practice speaking and listening skills – Understand how suffixes change meaning – See how ‘enjoy’ becomes ‘enjoyable’ or ‘enjoyment’ | This interactive game encourages students to explore the concept of suffixes and how they alter the meaning of root words. By working in pairs, students engage in collaborative learning, enhancing their understanding through discussion and creativity. The activity also reinforces vocabulary and word structure knowledge. Teachers should monitor the pairs, provide guidance, and encourage students to use the words in sentences. Possible words for the activity: ‘like’ to ‘likable’, ‘move’ to ‘movement’, ‘agree’ to ‘agreeable’, ‘develop’ to ‘development’. Celebrate all new word creations and discuss how the meaning changes with the class.

Class Activity: Word Creators! – Create a poster with -able and -ment words – Draw a picture for a word – Illustrate the meaning of your chosen word – Present your poster to the class – Explain the meanings of your words – Share why you chose these words and what they mean | This activity is designed to help students understand and apply the suffixes -able and -ment. Students will create a poster featuring words that end with -able and -ment, which they find interesting or enjoy. They should also draw a picture that represents one of the words on their poster to visually convey its meaning. When presenting, encourage students to explain why they chose each word and what it means, helping them to practice their public speaking and explanation skills. For the teacher: Prepare a list of example words with -able and -ment, assist students who may have difficulty in selecting words, and provide materials for poster creation. Possible activities could include creating a word hunt for -able and -ment words, illustrating multiple words, or even a collaborative poster where each student contributes a word.

Review & Homework: Suffixes -able & -ment – Review -able and -ment meanings – Suffixes -able and -ment turn verbs into adjectives or nouns – Find 5 words with -able and -ment – Look for words in books or at home that end with -able or -ment – Write down each word’s meaning – Use a dictionary or ask an adult to help with meanings – Share your words next class | This slide is meant to reinforce the lesson on suffixes -able and -ment. Students should understand that -able often turns a verb into an adjective meaning ‘capable of’ or ‘suitable for’ (e.g., ‘enjoyable’ means something can be enjoyed). The suffix -ment usually turns a verb into a noun indicating the action or resulting state (e.g., ‘payment’ means the act of paying). For homework, students are tasked with finding five words that use these suffixes and determining their meanings, possibly with the help of an adult or a dictionary. In the next class, they will share their findings, allowing them to practice their speaking skills and reinforcing their understanding of the material.