Word expansion:

Take a minute or so to jot down 10 or more compound words. Each person in the group will then read their compound words.

Next, take a minute or more to write down 10 or more affixed words. Try to use only Anglo-Saxon base words with common prefixes and suffixes. Share your words with the group.

In pairs, make a web affixing the Anglo-Saxon base word, word. You will also be able to have a category of compound words containing word.

Word:

Small Group Activity 3:

Working in pairs, design an activity sheet for high school students related to suffix addition.
For example: Instructions…….

glad + est = ______________           glad + ness = _____________

shame + ed = ______________        shame + less ______________

boy + ish = ______________           joy + ful = ______________

try + ed = ______________             try + ing = ______________

silk + y = ______________              teach + er = ______________