• Students will be able learn the definition and spelling of the word play.

• Students will also understand what a suffix is and use it in other words.

1. We will look at the different forms and the different meanings of the word play.

2. I will focus on the word "playful."  I will ask students if they know what the "ful" is at the end of the word?

3. Next, I will explain to the students what a suffix is and their uses.  I will ask the students to think of other suffixes quietly to themselves.

4. I will then have students get into groups and come up with as many words they can that end in the suffix "ful"

5. They will then place their lists on the petals of the "powerful flower"

6. Finally, I will go over some popular phrases with the word play and ask the students if they know what they mean:

•  All work and no play.

• Play it safe.

• To play a trick on someone.

• When the cat is away the mice will play.

I will evaluate the students based on their team efforts to collaborate and work cooperatively together to come up with new words.  Their final evaluation of the definition and spelling of "play" will be on their spelling exam.