Suffixes Worksheet: Word Endings S, ED, ING Center – 1st-3rd Grade

Looking for simple, effective suffixes practice for first grade through third grade? The Word Endings S, ED, ING Center is a ready-to-print grammar resource that students can complete on their own after a short introduction.

Learning objective: Students will practice suffixes and apply the skill independently by completing each task on the page.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try suffixes on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 10-page printable worksheet

• Cover page

How it's organized: Students read the directions at the top, complete the practice items one at a time, and finish with a quick look back over their work.

Grade level: Designed for first grade through third grade students. It also works well for kindergarten students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, independent work, centers, morning work, homework, or an emergency sub plan.

Answer key: This page does not include a separate answer key.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a suffixes lesson to see who needs more support.

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.

Skills covered: Suffixes, English

Standards: Supports Common Core L.1.4c, RF.1.3f, L.2.4b, L.3.4b.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 11 (10 worksheet pages, 1 cover page).

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