Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and identify words with consonant suffixes.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencil
• Printed word cards (examples: jump + ed, play + ing, help + er)
• Markers or crayons

Before starting the lesson, make sure the student is familiar with consonant sounds and basic reading skills.

Activities

• Activity 1: Word Sorting

Give the student a set of word cards with different consonant suffixes. Ask them to sort the cards into two groups - words with a consonant suffix and words without a consonant suffix. Provide guidance and explanations as needed.

• Activity 2: Reading Challenge

Write a list of words on the board, each with a consonant suffix. Have the student read the words aloud, emphasizing the consonant suffix. Encourage them to sound out the words and ask for help if needed.

• Activity 3: Create Your Own Words

Ask the student to come up with words that have consonant suffixes. They can use the word cards from the previous activity as a reference. Have them write the words on paper and illustrate them using markers or crayons.

Talking Points

• Consonant suffixes are letters or groups of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.
• Examples of consonant suffixes include -ed, -ing, and -er.
• When we add -ed to a word, it usually means that the action happened in the past. For example, "jumped" means someone jumped in the past.
• When we add -ing to a word, it usually means that the action is happening right now. For example, "playing" means someone is playing right now.
• When we add -er to a word, it usually means that someone or something does more of that action. For example, "helper" means someone who helps a lot.
• Remember to sound out each letter and blend them together when reading words with consonant suffixes.
• If you're not sure how to pronounce a word, don't be afraid to ask for help or use a dictionary.