Derivational Suffixes and Inflectional Suffixes Word Wall | Morphology

Students learn the difference between a derivational suffix and inflectional suffix very early on in the learning of morphological components. 

Derivational morphemes make fundamental changes to the meaning of a word whereas inflectional morphemes are used to mark grammatical information.

If you're looking for the bundle - including prefixes, suffixes and bases, check it out here.

What’s included?

• 66 suffixes catergorised by:
  • colour
  • derivational suffixes
  • inflectional suffixes
  • recommended year/grade/stage that each suffix should be introduced and taught
• Full Colour
• Black and White

V9 Australian Curriculum Aligned - Year 5

• build and spell new words from knowledge of known words, base words, prefixes and suffixes, word origins, letter patterns and spelling generalisations (AC9E5LY09)

V9 Australian Curriculum Aligned - Year 6

• use knowledge of known words, word origins, including some Latin and Greek roots, base words, prefixes, suffixes, letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words including technical words (AC9E6LY09)

NSW Stage 2 Syllabus Aligned: Focus Area: Vocabulary (EN2-VOCAB-01)

• Content Group: Defining and analysing words - 

  • Apply morphemic knowledge to change word meanings by adding different prefixes and suffixes to a base word or root

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