Unit 6: Word Structures
Outcomes
- Students will learn the terms base word, suffix, prefix, and ending.
- Students will recognize the importance of learning common prefixes and suffixes and will apply knowledge of meaning when reading.
- Students will learn and apply the ending rules for present simple and present continuous when spelling.
| Activity | Purpose | Materials | Notes |
| Word structure introduction | Introduce prefixes, suffixes, and base words. Practice exploring these word structures with the activities provided. | Word Structure Powerpoint | *Add to Word Journal |
| Word Building activity | Give students the opportunity to build their own words using the new skills they have learned. | Word building sort | |
| Word structure exploration | This contains an optional lesson plan for students to further research and solidify their knowledge of word structures. Teachers should allocate several class periods for this activity. | Teacher instruction page | |
| Present simple and present continuous spelling endings handout | This handout for ISL Collective helps to teach how endings change the spelling of certain words. | Endings Handout | *Add to Word Journal |
| Present simple spelling endings practice | After discussing the handout above, give students the opportunity to practice their new skill. | Present simple spelling practice | |
| Present continuous spelling ending handout | This handout from ISL Collective helps to teach how endings change the spelling of certain words. | Endings Handout 2 | |
| Present continuous spelling practice | After discussing the handout above, give students the opportunity to practice their new skill. | Present continuous spelling practice |
