What is an Affix? Teaching Suffixes and Prefixes Just Got Easier!

There’s nothing more frustrating than when you’re trying to teach students about prefixes and suffixes, but they don’t get it.

You want to make sure your students understand how prefixes and suffixes change the meanings of words—and that’s not always easy. That’s why we created our Prefix & Suffix slide deck for Elementary Teachers. It includes 23 slides with interactions and checks for understanding throughout, so you can make sure every student is grasping this tricky concept. We’ve even included interactive Google Slides activities so you can focus on making sure your students grasp the content.

Use this teaching resource when teaching your students about prefixes and suffixes.

No-Prep, Ready to Teach Prefix vs. Suffix Slide Deck

The topics and student interactions in this presentation include:

• Identify Prefix and Suffix Meanings
• Common Prefixes and Suffixes
• Matching-Up Affixes, Prefixes and Suffixes to their root word and definition
• Identifying Prefixes and Suffixes in texts
• Using Prefixes and Suffixes when writing.

This slide deck includes links to the following resources:

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Prefix Puzzles - Match Up Cards

Practise building, reading, and understanding the meaning of words with prefixes with a fun set of prefix puzzles.

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What is an Affix? Suffix Puzzle Pack

Practice building, reading, and understanding the meaning of words with suffixes with a fun set of printable puzzles for kids.