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Sir Suffix

Fantasy (fiction), 126 words, Level F (Grade 1), Fiction Series, Lexile 330L

Who is Sir Suffix, and what can he do? Sir Suffix ends words in new ways! In Sir Suffix, students will explore the usefulness of a variety of suffixes, including -ive, -ful, -less, and more! Colorful illustrations and engaging text make this book a perfect choice for teaching about suffixes. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing as well as the proper use of adjectives in sentences.

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Preteach the Vocabulary

High-Frequency Words
can, make, you

Story Words
attractive, friendly, harmless, rainy, suffix, useful

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Reading Strategy
Connect to prior knowledge to understand text

Comprehension
Determine author’s purpose

Phonological Awareness
Discriminate medial long vowel sounds

Phonics
Identify initial consonant Ss

Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use adjectives

Word Work
Identify and use suffixes

Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class

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