Learning common prefixes and suffixes is a helpful way for students to determine the meaning of new words as they read. But there are so many affixes for elementary students to learn! These simple, colorful posters are a great way to support your students' learning of this word analysis strategy!

You can print for anchor charts, use to create an ELA focus wall, incorporate into literacy stations, or print for interactive notebook work.

The posters are printed 4 per page to save paper and space. Each poster includes the prefix/suffix, its definition, and 2-3 examples of words that use it.

What's included:

• common prefixes list
• 32 prefix mini-posters
• common suffixes list
• 31 suffix mini-posters

32 prefixes are included:

anti-, auto-, bi-, de-, deca-, dis-, ex-, fore-, im-, in-, inter-, micro-, mid-, mini-, mis-, multi-, non-, over-, poly-, post-, pre-, quad-, re-, semi-, sub-, super-, tele-, trans-, tri-, un-, under-, uni-

31 suffixes are included:

-able, -ance, -ation, -dom, -ed, -en, -ence, -er, -es, -est, -ful, -hood, -ible, -ing, -ion, -ism, -ist, -ity, -less, -logy, -ly, -ment, -ness, -ology, -or, -ous, -s, -ship, -sion, -tion, -y

Recommended Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5

Number of Pages: 18

Supported Standards: Virginia English SOL 3.4, 4.4, 5.4

What Teachers Are Saying:

"These are really nice to use to teach prefixes and suffixes. They make a nice display to leave up in the classroom." - Kellie

"My students enjoy using this resource. It has been beneficial for them." - Corinna