Grade 4ELARTEKS 4.2B vi

Grade 4 ELAR TEKS 4.2B vi:Spelling Rules with Suffixes

Free, teacher-ready lessons and worksheets for Spelling Rules with Suffixes in Grade 4 ELAR, fully aligned to Texas TEKS 4.2B vi.

Demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants

2
Lessons Available
0
Worksheets Available
Texas map for Grade 4 ELAR TEKS
ClearLessons0 Available
ClearLessons
    ClearSheets0 Available
    ClearSheets

      Grade 4 ELAR TEKS Lessons

      TEKS 4.2B vi: Spelling Rules with Suffixes

      • Suffixes

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can decode words with suffixes by using what I know about how suffixes change base words.

        Focuses On:

        • Decoding words with suffixes using suffix rules involving base word changes
        • Determining the meaning of words with suffixes

        Builds On:

        3.2Avi

        Demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by: decoding words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants

        Next Level:

        5.2Aiv

        Demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by: decoding words using advanced knowledge of the influence of prefixes and suffixes on base words

        Read More:

        This lesson is designed to support student understanding of decoding words with suffixes. Students begin by sorting words with suffixes into syllable categories and using common suffixes to create words.


        The instructional block in this lesson focuses on decoding words with suffixes. Students determine the meaning of words with suffixes using the word parts in order to help them decode unfamiliar words.


        Paragraphs and authentic texts are intentionally built throughout the lesson to support deeper understanding and allow students to practice the skill in context.

        Grade 4ELARTEKS 4.2B vi

      • Spelling and Decoding: drop e

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can spell words using suffixes when the base word needs to change.

        Focuses On:

        • Spelling words with a suffix when dropping the "e"
        • Spelling words with a suffix when changing "y" to "i"
        • Spelling words with a suffix when doubling the final consonant


        Builds On:

        3.2Bvi

        Demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by: spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants.

        Next Level:

        5.2Bvi

        Demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by: spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants.

        Read More:

        This lesson is designed to support student understanding of spelling words with suffixes when changes are needed in the base word. Students begin by examining phonemes and reviewing suffixes.


        The three instructional blocks in this lesson focus on understanding how base words may change when a suffix is added. In the first instructional block students spell words with a suffix when the final "e" in the base word must be dropped.


        In the second instructional block students spell words with a suffix when the "y" in the base word must be changed to an "i."


        In the third instructional block students spell words with a suffix when the final consonant must be doubled.


        Paragraphs are intentionally built throughout the lesson to support deeper understanding and allow students to practice the skill in context.


        Grade 4ELARTEKS 4.2B vi

      Grade 4 ELAR TEKS Worksheets

      Bring These Lessons & Worksheets to Life

      Crystal Instruction turns ClearLessons and ClearSheets into an interactive teaching system that saves time, increases engagement, and provides real insight into student learning.

      Lesson Slides

      Worksheets

      Student Responses

      Teacher Dashboard

      TeachPracticeCheck Understanding

      Interactive Lesson Tools

      • Live Checkpoints

        Ask questions during lessons to instantly see who understands.

      • Instructional Pathways

        Automatically branch students to extra support or extension activities.

      • Exit Tickets

        Quickly assess learning at the end of every lesson.

      Worksheet Automation

      • Automatic Grading

        Students enter answers digitally and receive instant results.

      • Video Feedback

        Students watch step-by-step explanations when they miss a problem.

      • TEKS Skill Tracking

        See exactly which standards students have mastered.

      Teacher Insights

      • Real-Time Reports

        View student progress instantly during lessons and assignments.

      • Mastery Analytics

        Identify struggling students and target intervention quickly.

      • Save Time

        Spend less time grading and more time teaching.

      Everything is aligned to TEKS standards and designed specifically for classroom instruction.

      START FREE TEACHER TRIAL

      No credit card required · Setup takes less than 2 minutes.

      ★★★★★ Used by teachers across Texas to support TEKS instruction.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Spelling Rules with Suffixes to 4th graders?

      To teach Spelling Rules with Suffixes to 4th grade ELAR students, model the skill explicitly using rich mentor texts, then use guided practice before releasing students to read and write independently. TEKS 4.2B vi asks students to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 4.2B vi walk through this progression with modeling, guided practice, and built-in checks for understanding, while the ClearSheets provide scaffolded practice. You can download both free on this page.

      What is 4.2B vi in 4th grade ELAR?

      TEKS 4.2B vi is a 4th grade ELAR standard for Spelling Rules with Suffixes. It requires students to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 4 ELAR.

      Where can I find free TEKS 4.2B vi lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 4.2B vi lessons and worksheets directly on this page — no login or account required. Crystal Instruction provides free PDF versions of our Spelling Rules with Suffixes ClearLessons and ClearSheets for Grade 4 ELAR, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 4th grade Spelling Rules with Suffixes?

      TEKS 4.2B vi (Spelling Rules with Suffixes) covers the following 4th grade ELAR skills: students learn to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants. Free resources for this standard include Suffixes , Spelling and Decoding: drop e .

      How is TEKS 4.2B vi assessed on STAAR?

      TEKS 4.2B vi is eligible for assessment on the Texas STAAR test for Grade 4 ELAR. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 4.2B vi is STAAR-aligned, and our ClearLessons are built to STAAR rigor using released STAAR test items — so students practice Spelling Rules with Suffixes in the same format and level of difficulty they will see on the test.