Multi-Syllable Words: Suffixes
Does your learner struggle to read or understand the meaning of longer words?This Orton Gillingham based class focuses on understanding suffixes to teach students how to spell and read words properly. Dyslexia friendly!
Mrs. Rose - Reading, Writing, and Spelling
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(322)
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. An optional practice sheet will be sent out after class each week.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Once basic phonics sounds are mastered, it is time to begin adding prefixes and suffixes to root/base words to make new words! Learning word parts (prefixes, roots/bases, and suffixes) can be incredibly helpful for several reasons: 1. Vocabulary Building: The main purpose of a suffix is to show what class of word it is (e.g. noun or adjective), to add meaning to the word, or change a word from one word class to another. **For example, the suffix -s/-es is added to nouns to make plural (more than one), or to verbs to show present tense (he runs, she chases). 2. Improved Reading and Writing Skills: By understanding the meanings different suffixes, your student can better comprehend what they read and express themselves more precisely in writing. Each week, we will learn new words based on a suffix with the goal of adding these building blocks and words to students' working vocabulary to aid in reading comprehension and writing: After class, I will send out an (optional) worksheet for extra practice! List focus: (subject to change September week of Sept 2: -s (noun) week of Sept 9: -s (verb) week of Sept 16: -ed week of Sept 23: -ing week of Sept 30: -ly October week of Oct 7: -er, -or week of Oct 14: -ion week of Oct 21: -able, -ible week of Oct 28: -al, -ial November week of Nov 4: -y week of Nov 11: -ness week of Nov 18: -ty, -ity NO CLASS week of Nov 25 December week of Dec 2: -ment week of Dec 9: -ure NO CLASS weeks of Dec 16 or Dec 23 2025 January no class the week of January 1 week of January 6: -ous week of January 13: -en week of January 20: -ive week of January 27: -ful February week of February 3: -less week of Feb 10: -est no class the week of Feb 17 week of February 24: -ess March week of March 3: -ist week of March 10: -ance week of March 17: -ic week of March 24: -ence week of March 31: -ate April week of April 7: -ee week of April 14: -ify NO CLASS week of April 21 week of April 28: -age May week of May 5: -ism week of May 12: -ile Summer Topics TBD as topics will recycle back to the beginning
Learning Goals
Students will master the use and definition of common suffixes as applied to vocabulary words as well as practice Orton Gillingham based syllable division.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Dylsexia friendly!
Pre-Requisites
Student should have mastered basic phonic sounds and able to read one-syllable words.
Supply List
A ready-to-learn attitude, some paper, and a pencil or pen! (or a dry erase board) Index cards or similar type thick paper for making flashcards to keep -- I recommend punching a hole in the corner and putting on a ring for easy review.
Joined February, 2020
4.8
322reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University
I have taught in my homeschool for 20+ years and taught ESL for 10+ years online -- English words are challenging! Learning roots and common prefixes and suffixes helps build vocabulary which can then be applied to writing and reading comprehension.
In addition to teaching my own (4) kids, I have a journalism degree from Penn State, and I am IMSE Orton-Gillingham trained in phonics and reading instruction.Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
2-8 learners per class
