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Learn MoreCrossword puzzles help build brain power and bolster reasoning skills. Your child will find making his own crossword puzzle challenging, but so fun! With these easy step-by-step instructions, he'll come up with his own theme, words and clues to stump his family and friends. This is a four-page worksheet.
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Guided Lesson: Word Structure 1
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Learning common constructions for words is one way that third graders can get traction on their spelling and reading comprehension skills. This guided lesson in word structure introduces kids to the idea that most words are made up of smaller words, and provides opportunities to apply this learning with practical examples. For more printable practice with word structure, check out our recommended worksheets.
Learning common constructions for words is one way that third graders can get traction on their spelling and reading comprehension skills.
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Exercise: Root Words

Exercise: Common Prefixes

Exercise: Common Suffixes 1

Exercise: Singular Possessives

Exercise: Past Tense Verbs

Exercise: Adjectives with -er and -est
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