Objective:

To help children identify words with the ed suffix and recognize how it changes verbs to past tense.

Structure:

Reading Section:
Children are presented with a selection of words containing the ed suffix, showcasing its three different pronunciations:
/t/ (e.g., “jumped”)
/d/ (e.g., “called”)
/ɪd/ (e.g., “wanted”)
Words may also appear in sentences or short passages to provide meaningful context.

Spot the Word Section:

Students are given a list of sentences or stories with various ed words.
They must identify and highlight the words that contain the ed suffix, reinforcing their spelling and phonics skills.

Activities:

Word Sorting: Learners categorize words based on how the ed suffix is pronounced.
Past Tense Spotting: Children read a passage and underline verbs that have changed due to the ed suffix.
Games: Fun activities like “Find & Circle,” where kids search for ed words in a word scramble or sentence list.