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Affix Allies

A set of print-ready homework worksheets and teacher keys focused on breaking words into prefixes, roots, and suffixes to reinforce reading and spelling skills.

JTJulia Turner

Affix Allies

A set of print-ready homework worksheets and teacher keys focused on breaking words into prefixes, roots, and suffixes to reinforce reading and spelling skills.

JTJulia Turner

Affixes Practice II Worksheet and Key

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affixes Practice II

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Use the charts to break the following words into roots and affixes.

Disbelieving:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Enfolded:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Incurable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Disallowing:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Enacted:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Unit 1: Homework Resources 8

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affixes Practice II (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Use the charts to break the following words into roots and affixes. (Completed for quick scoring)

Disbelieving:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

believe

-ing

Enfolded:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

en-

fold

-ed

Incurable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

in-

cure

-able

Disallowing:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

allow

-ing

Enacted:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

en-

act

-ed

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 8-K

Affixes Practice III Worksheet and Key

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affixes Practice III

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Use the charts to break the following words into roots and affixes.

Unhelpful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Reusable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Unrestful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Refilling:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Unthankful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Unit 1: Homework Resources 9

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affixes Practice III (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Use the charts to break the following words into roots and affixes. (Completed for quick scoring)

Unhelpful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

help

-ful

Reusable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

re-

use

-able

Unrestful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

rest

-ful

Refilling:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

re-

fill

-ing

Unthankful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

thank

-ful

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 9-K

Affixes Illustrated Worksheet and Key

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affixes Illustrated

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.

Unhelpful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Disappearing:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Rebuilding:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Unit 1: Homework Resources 10

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affixes Illustrated

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.

Disagreeing:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Encircled:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Reusable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Unit 1: Homework Resources 11

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affixes Illustrated (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.

Unhelpful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

help

-ful

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Affixes Practice IV Worksheet and Key

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affixes Practice IV

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Use the charts to break the following words into roots and affixes.

Disrespecting:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Entrusted:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Inescapable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Disliking:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Enlisted:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Unit 1: Homework Resources 12

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affixes Practice IV (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Use the charts to break the following words into roots and affixes. (Completed for quick scoring)

Disrespecting:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

respect

-ing

Entrusted:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

en-

trust

-ed

Inescapable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

in-

escape

-able

Disliking:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

like

-ing

Enlisted:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

en-

list

-ed

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 12-K

Affixes Practice V Worksheet and Key

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affixes Practice V

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Use the charts to break the following words into roots and affixes.

Untruthful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Reopening:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Unbreakable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Rereading:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Uncheerful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Unit 1: Homework Resources 13

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affixes Practice V (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Use the charts to break the following words into roots and affixes. (Completed for quick scoring)

Untruthful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

truth

-ful

Reopening:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

re-

open

-ing

Unbreakable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

break

-able

Rereading:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

re-

read

-ing

Uncheerful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

cheer

-ful

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 13-K

Affixes Illustrated II Worksheet and Key

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affixes Illustrated II

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.

Uncovered:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Discolored:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Enabling:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Unit 1: Homework Resources 14

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affixes Illustrated II

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.

Invaluable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Unmindful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Repainting:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Unit 1: Homework Resources 15

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affixes Illustrated II (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.

Uncovered:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

cover

-ed

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Affix Adventures Worksheet and Key

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affix Adventures

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a picture in the first box. Finally, write a complete sentence using the word on the lines in the second box.

Disbelieving:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Write a Complete Sentence:

Refilling:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Write a Complete Sentence:

Enfolded:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Write a Complete Sentence:

Unit 1: Homework Resources 16

UNIT 1

Unit 1: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far Grade 3 • Unit 1

Affix Adventures

(For Families)

Name:

Date:

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a picture in the first box. Finally, write a complete sentence using the word on the lines in the second box.

Incurable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Write a Complete Sentence:

Unthankful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Write a Complete Sentence:

Disrespecting:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

Write or Draw Meaning Below

Write a Complete Sentence:

Unit 1: Homework Resources 17

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affix Adventures (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a picture in the first box. Finally, write a complete sentence using the word on the lines in the second box.

Definition: Not being helpful or full of help; not helping someone with a chore or problem.
Drawing: A drawing showing someone watching another person carry a heavy box and not offering to assist.

Disappearing:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

appear

-ing

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: In the act of fading away or going out of sight; vanishing from view.
Drawing: A drawing of a magic hat with a rabbit fading into dotted lines, or a sun disappearing behind clouds.

Rebuilding:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

re-

build

-ing

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Building something again after it was knocked down, broken, or taken apart.
Drawing: A block tower that fell over, with hands stacking the wooden blocks back up on top of each other.

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 10-K

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affixes Illustrated (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.

Disagreeing:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

agree

-ing

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Not agreeing with someone; holding a completely different opinion or view.
Drawing: Two cartoon figures holding signs—one saying "YES!" and the other saying "NO!" to show disagreement.

Encircled:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

en-

circle

-ed

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Surrounded or placed in a ring; drew a circle completely around something.
Drawing: A drawing of a treasure box with a large blue circle drawn all the way around it to highlight it.

Reusable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

re-

use

-able

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Able to be used again and again rather than thrown away after one use.
Drawing: A picture of a canvas grocery bag or a reusable metal water bottle with a recycling logo on it.

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 11-K

Definition: Removed a cover, lid, or top from something; revealed what was hidden.
Drawing: A hand lifting a dome-shaped food cloche or lid off a plate to show a steaming pie.

Discolored:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

color

-ed

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Changed or spoiled in color; looking faded, stained, or unnatural.
Drawing: A clean white t-shirt with a massive yellow mustard splash or brown stain on the chest.

Enabling:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

en-

able

-ing

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Making someone or something able to do a task; giving the ability or authority.
Drawing: A key turning inside a heavy padlock, enabling a big wooden door to swing wide open.

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 14-K

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affixes Illustrated II (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.

Invaluable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

in-

value

-able

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Extremely useful or precious; having a value that is too great to be measured.
Drawing: A heavy treasure chest glowing with bright gold light, surrounded by sparkles.

Unmindful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

mind

-ful

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Not paying attention; careless or forgetful of surroundings or others.
Drawing: A cartoon boy whistling and looking at birds in the sky, completely unmindful of a puddle right in front of him.

Repainting:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

re-

paint

-ing

Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:

Definition: Putting a fresh, new coat of paint on a surface or painting an object again.
Drawing: A house wall half covered in chipped gray paint, with a brush painting bright blue paint over it.

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 15-K

Disbelieving:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

believe

-ing

Meaning / Drawing Idea:

Definition: Refusing or unable to believe something.
Drawing: A face with wide eyes showing pure disbelief.

Model Sentence:

"With a disbelieving gasp, Leo stared at the massive rainbow that had suddenly appeared."

Refilling:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

re-

fill

-ing

Meaning / Drawing Idea:

Definition: Filling a container up again to the top.
Drawing: A pitcher pouring water down into an empty glass.

Model Sentence:

"After running hard at recess, Clara spent her quiet break refilling her metal water bottle."

Enfolded:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

en-

fold

-ed

Meaning / Drawing Idea:

Definition: Wrapped up or held closely in something soft.
Drawing: A cozy baby swaddled snug like a burrito in a blanket.

Model Sentence:

"The little kitten purred happily once she was gently enfolded in my grandmother’s knitted shawl."

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 16-K

TEACHER KEY

Answer Key: Homework Resources

Overcoming Learning Challenges Near and Far TEACHER ANSWER KEY

Affix Adventures (Key)

(For Families & Teachers)

Grade 3 • Unit 1

Name:

Teacher Reference Key

Date:

Answer Guide

Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a picture in the first box. Finally, write a complete sentence using the word on the lines in the second box.

Incurable:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

in-

cure

-able

Meaning / Drawing Idea:

Definition: Not capable of being cured, healed, or fixed.
Drawing: A cartoon band-aid with a question mark on a broken toy.

Model Sentence:

"My grandmother says that my wild imagination is an incurable condition that will stay with me forever."

Unthankful:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

un-

thank

-ful

Meaning / Drawing Idea:

Definition: Not showing or feeling gratitude or thanks; ungrateful.
Drawing: A puppy ignoring a delicious bowl of treats and running off.

Model Sentence:

"The puppy was completely unthankful when we gave him his new bone, running off to chew a slipper."

Disrespecting:

Prefix

Root

Suffix

dis-

respect

-ing

Meaning / Drawing Idea:

Definition: Treating someone rudely or showing a lack of respect.
Drawing: Someone rolling their eyes or whispering while someone else is presenting.

Model Sentence:

"Sarah apologized immediately because she knew that disrespecting her teacher was wrong."

Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 17-K

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