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Colour the Suffix

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We’re excited to share a swashbuckling resource that will turn learning suffixes into a fun-filled treasure hunt for your grade 1 and grade 2 students. Say hello to the 'Colour the Suffix' worksheet!

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This pirate-themed activity is designed to help students practice identifying and categorizing suffixes while boosting their reading skills. It’s a fun way to make grammar lessons exciting and memorable!

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What’s Included in the 'Colour the Suffix' Worksheet?

Your students will embark on a pirate treasure hunt where each treasure picture contains a word with a suffix. Students will:

  1. Read the words carefully on each treasure.

  2. Identify the suffix in the word.

  3. Color the treasure based on the suffix:

    • Words ending in "ing" = Red

    • Words ending in "s" = Blue

    • Words ending in "ed" = Green

For example:

  • The word sailing gets a red treasure.

  • The word jumps gets a blue treasure.

  • The word walked gets a green treasure.

 

How to Use the Worksheet

  1. Download and Print: Click the button at the bottom of this page to access your free worksheet.

  2. Prepare Materials: Provide students with crayons or colored pencils.

  3. Set the Scene: Explain the pirate treasure hunt theme to get students excited!

  4. Guide the Activity: Encourage students to carefully read each word before identifying the suffix and coloring the treasure.

 

Why Use the 'Colour the Suffix' Worksheet?

  • Interactive and Fun: The pirate theme makes learning suffixes exciting.

  • Skill Building: Students practice reading, identifying suffixes, and categorizing words.

  • Encourages Creativity: Combining grammar with coloring boosts engagement and creativity.

 

Perfect for Classrooms or Homeschooling

This worksheet is ideal for:

  • Small group activities

  • Literacy centers

  • Independent practice

 

Download Your Free Worksheet Today!

Ready to embark on this pirate-themed language adventure? Click the button below to download the 'Colour the Suffix' worksheet and let your students uncover the treasure of suffixes!

Happy teaching, and may your students sail toward grammar mastery!

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