Aiza was studying the topic called “Suffixes in past and present tense”. She now knows that suffix is a group of letters at the end of a word that changes its meaning. Aiza learnt how to add “ed” suffix to the present tense verbs to make past tense. She learnt the rules how to add “ed” suffix to different types of verbs, here are Aiza’s examples: jump – jumped, move – moved, fly – flied, trip – tripped. Aiza was practicing spelling and writing different verbs adding “ed” suffix to them, for example: yelled, wrapped, gazed, worried. Aiza started to learn about irregular verbs. And she knows that irregular verbs do not follow the common rules or patterns. Aiza’s examples of irregular verbs: run – ran, give – gave, go – went. She will continue learning, memorising, spelling and writing the irregular verbs. Aiza was learning about “ing” suffix. She knows now that “ing” suffix helps to build a present continuous tense of a verb. Here are Aiza’s examples: jump – jumping, swim – swimming, sit – sitting. Aiza was practicing spelling and writing different verbs adding “ing” suffix to them, for example: protruding, fighting, destroying, grinning. Plus she learnt two irregular verbs “box” and “tie” and how to add “ing” suffix correctly to them. Aiza got acquainted with the suffixes “ment”, “ness”, “ful” and “less” as well “sion” and “tion”. She learnt that suffixes are not complete words and can not be used on their own in a sentence. Aiza practiced writing the words adding these suffixes: move - movement, forgive – forgiveness, power – powerful, end – endless, decide – decision, donate – donation.

English Language Arts

• Aiza has learned the concept of suffixes and how they can change the meaning of a word.
• Aiza has learned how to add the "ed" suffix to present tense verbs to make them past tense.
• Aiza has practiced spelling and writing different verbs by adding the "ed" suffix.
• Aiza has learned about irregular verbs that do not follow the common rules or patterns.
• Aiza has learned examples of irregular verbs and will continue to learn, memorize, spell, and write them.
• Aiza has learned about the "ing" suffix and how it helps to build present continuous tense.
• Aiza has practiced spelling and writing different verbs by adding the "ing" suffix.
• Aiza has learned how to correctly add the "ing" suffix to irregular verbs like "box" and "tie".
• Aiza has been introduced to the suffixes "ment," "ness," "ful," "less," "sion," and "tion".
• Aiza has learned that suffixes are not complete words and cannot be used on their own in a sentence.
• Aiza has practiced writing words by adding the suffixes "ment," "ness," "ful," "less," "sion," and "tion".

For continued development, Aiza can create her own word bank with different verbs and practice adding the appropriate suffixes to them. She can also try writing short stories or sentences using the words she has learned with the suffixes. Another fun activity could be creating flashcards with the base verbs on one side and the corresponding words with suffixes on the other side, and then play a memory game or quiz herself.

Book Recommendations

• Word Wizard by Cathryn Falwell: A story about a young boy who discovers the magic of words and suffixes.
• The Amazing Adventures of Suffix Girl by Kate McMullan: Follow Suffix Girl as she saves the day by using her knowledge of suffixes.
• Super Suffixes by Brian P. Cleary: A fun and interactive book that teaches kids about suffixes through playful rhymes and illustrations.