Add Suffixes to Spell Longer Words Year 2 - PowerPoint

In an engaging educational resource designed for Year 2 pupils, students are introduced to the concept of suffixes and how they can be added to root words to form longer words with altered meanings. The resource focuses on the suffixes '-ful', '-less', '-ly', '-ment', and '-ness', each imparting a distinct change to the base word. For instance, '-ful' implies being 'full of' something, as in 'hopeful' meaning 'full of hope'. The lesson explains that adding '-less' to a word like 'hope' results in 'hopeless', which means 'without hope'. It also covers the changes in spelling when a root word ends in 'y', such as 'happy' becoming 'happily' when the suffix '-ly' is added.

Further exercises within the resource encourage pupils to practice their newfound knowledge by matching suffixes to root words and understanding their meanings. For example, 'enjoy' becomes 'enjoyment', signifying the state of enjoying something. The resource also includes worksheets where students fill in the gaps in sentences with appropriate words formed by suffixes, reinforcing their understanding of how suffixes alter a word's meaning and function. Additionally, students are tasked with making their own sentences, using words that incorporate the discussed suffixes, to further cement their grasp of the topic and enhance their vocabulary skills.