Root Words and Inflectional Endings (-ed, -ing)

by Limes & Lemon

Price: 400 points or $4 USD

Subjects: ela,vocabAcquisitionAndUse

Grades: 1

Description: Help your students master root words and inflectional endings with this engaging and interactive Boom Card deck! Aligned with L.1.4.c, this resource focuses on recognizing root words and how they change with -ing and -ed endings to show past and present tense verbs. What’s Included? Students will practice these skills through 3 fun and focused activity types: 🖼️ Card 3–12: Match Sentence to Picture Students match -ing or -ed verb forms to the picture that shows the action. ✏️ Card 13–22: Fill in the Blank Students read a sentence and choose the correct verb form to complete it. ✅ Card 23–37: Choose the Correct Form (Multiple Choice) Students select the correct verb form (-ed, -ing, or base/root) to complete the sentence. 🎧 Audio directions are included on each card to support independence and early readers! Preview Video for Easy Start! The first card features a helpful preview video, giving students a clear introduction to the activity before they begin. This ensures they feel confident and ready to engage with the deck right away! This deck is perfect for: 1st grade grammar practice Past and present tense verb review Root word and inflectional ending lessons ESL & ELL support Literacy centers or at-home learning CCSS L.1.4.c Identify frequently occurring root words (e.g., look) and their inflectional forms (e.g., looks, looked, looking).