Lesson 102
-less, -ful
The suffix -LESS means without; the suffix -FUL means full of
Provide additional vocabulary instruction addressing the meaning and usage of words with these suffixes as needed.
Today's plan
about 15 min- Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
- Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
- Step 4Blending drill3 min
- Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Warm Up Our Ears
Say the sounds; students blend them into a word. Then say a word; students break it apart.
Blend it (teacher says sounds → you say word)
Break it (I say word → you say sounds)
Flashcard Drills
Full-screen cards for the class. Tap a card to check the answer, or press Hear the words to hear the example words read aloud.
Blending Drill
Change one part at a time and read the new word.
New Concept
Today we learn two new suffixes: -LESS, which means without, and -FUL, which means full of.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
We have been learning about morphemes. Remember, a morpheme is a word part that changes a word's meaning. A suffix is a morpheme that comes at the end of a word. We know the suffixes -S, -ES, -ER, -EST, and -LY. Today we will learn two new suffixes: -LESS and -FUL. The suffix -LESS is pronounced /ləs/ with the E making a schwa sound, like in the word . -LESS means without. Sleepless means without sleep. If you are anxious or excited you may have a sleepless night because you cannot fall asleep. The suffix -FUL is pronounced /fəl/ with the U making a schwa sound, like in the word . -FUL means full of. Helpful means full of help. If a person is being helpful they are giving a lot of help.
-less
The suffix -LESS means without, as in (without sleep).
-ful
The suffix -FUL means full of, as in (full of help).