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WordStudySpiral
Vocabulary
Number Prefixes mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
Lesson Objectives
Day 1
Students will:
• Understand Greek and Latin number prefixes
• Read and write Greek and Latin number prefixes
• Articulate vowel sound changes in prefixes
monorail monorail
biceps
biceps
monotone
three three
mono- mono-
unicycle unicycle
bi- can contain
bi- canthe
contain
long the
i sound,
long as
i sound,
in biceps,
as in biceps,
or the schwa
or the
sound,
schwaassound,
in binoculars.
as in binoculars.
uni-
uni-
bi-
tri- can contain
tri- canthe
contain
long the
i sound,
long as
i sound,
in triangle,
as in triangle,
or the short
or the
i sound,
short as
i sound,
in trilogy.
as in trilogy.
tri-
Materials:
• BLM 2: Category Cards
biceps
• BLMs 3–4: Word Cards
bilingual
• BLM 6: Take-Home Activity
binary
• Teacher Category Cards—one, two, threebisect
• Teacher Word Card—biceps
monolingual
bilateral
3
3
3
monologue
uniform
3
3
monopoly
• Sort words with Greek and Latin prefixes
by meaning
monorail
union
• Choose the correct words to complete sentences
• Differentiate words based on Greek and Latin number
prefixes
3
3
3
monopolize
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Word Cards (BLM 4)
Word Cards (BLM 4)
1.
Tony memorized
1. Tonya memorized
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for the school for
playthe
auditions.
school play auditions.
2.
The song 2.
was The
not song
pleasant
wastonot
hear
pleasant
because
to hear
it wasbecause
__________________.
it was __________________.
2.
April had 2.
to __________________
April had to __________________
the recipe to make
the recipe
sure there
to make
wassure
enough
therefood
was enough food
3.
Mario wanted
3. Mario
to ridewanted
a __________________
to ride a __________________
that had one wheel.
that had one wheel.
monarch
triceratops binocular
monarch
monotone
universal
binocular
4.
bicycle
unicyclebiplane
bicycle
monotone
5.
3.
biplane
trilogy
biweeklytrillion
trilogy
trillion
• Identify words with Greek and Latin number prefixes
• Write and spell words with Greek and Latin number
prefixes
Name ___________________________________
monolingual
6. monolingual
7.
unilateral 7.
unilateral
triangle
triangle
8.
bimonthly8.
bimonthly
universe
universe
9.
monopolize
9. monopolize
10. biplane 10. biplane
bilingual
unitary
trident
trident
uniform
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Classroom Activity (BLM 7)
Date ____________________________________
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
flown from a pole. They have many uses, most prominently in representing
use of flags; many other entities sport them. Cities, states, companies,
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These countries followed the example of the oldest national flag currently in
1.
use, that of Denmark. Denmark’s flag features a large white cross on a red
background. Sweden’s, for example, is a yellow cross on a blue background.
universe
2.
Only one country has a flag that is monochrome, a single color: Libya’s is a
3.
uniform green.
biped
of Switzerland and Vatican City, are square. The only exception is the flag of
6.
monorail 6.
monorail
Kosovo, have flags whose images include the shape of the country itself.
7.
triangle 7.
triangle
8.
unity
unity
9.
monochrome
9. monochromebicentennial bicentennial
biceps
biceps
Often in the United States, several flags are flown together in groups.
monotonous monotonous
bifocals
Our national flag is always given precedence and is flown or carried above
bifocals
tricolor
Sentence
Nepal, which is a double pennant, which looks like two stacked triangles.
all others. The same holds true for the display of most other national flags.
tricolor
Reading Passage (BLM 9)
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Vocabulary
prefixes
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prefixes
tri- mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
Take-Home Activity (BLM 8)
First Try
Second Try
(if needed)
Correct Spelling
1.
1.
2.
2.
2.
3.
3.
3.
4.
4.
4.
5.
5.
5.
6.
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9.
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Reading Passage (BLM 9)
Additional Materials:
• Word Study Notebooks
• Pocket Chart
Date ____________________________________
Spelling Peer Check
1.
Spelling Dictation (BLM 10)
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to help identify themselves or unify their followers.
Flags are often tricolor, like that of the United States, which is red, white,
New Words
and blue. Some are bicolor, like that of most of the countries in Scandinavia.
These countries followed the example of the oldest national flag currently in
1.
use, that of Denmark. Denmark’s flag features a large white cross on a red
background. Sweden’s, for example, is a yellow cross on a blue background.
2.
Only one country has a flag that is monochrome, a single color: Libya’s is a
3.
uniform green.
Students will:
Flags are often tricolor, like that of the United States, which is red, white,
Directions: Work with a partner. Follow the directions from your teacher to use this BLM to write
your spelling words.
3.
colleges, sports teams, military units, ships, and more use flags as symbols
to help identify themselves or unify their followers.
National flags are almost always rectangular in shape. Two flags, those
2.
the unity of a country. Of course, countries don’t have a monopoly on the
check to make sure underlines
are marked to overprint
(Window: Attributes)
3.
colleges, sports teams, military units, ships, and more use flags as symbols
Some countries and territories, such as Cyprus, Christmas Island, and
1.
2.
the unity of a country. Of course, countries don’t have a monopoly on the
use of flags; many other entities sport them. Cities, states, companies,
Parent Directions:
Parent
Have
Directions:
your child Have
look atyour
the child
pairs look
of words
at theand
pairs
circle
of words
the word
andwith
circlethe
theprefix
wordthat
with the prefix that
means “one.” means “one.”
8.
1.
flown from a pole. They have many uses, most prominently in representing
triplicate
triumvirate
uniform universe
uniform
Name ___________________________________
Review Words
Flags are pieces of material in distinctive shapes and patterns, often
Date ____________________________________
Review Words
and blue. Some are bicolor, like that of most of the countries in Scandinavia.
triplicate
monopoly
bisecttriplebipedbisect
Spelling Dictation
• BLM 9: Reading Passage
• BLM 10: Spelling Dictation
• BLM 11: Spelling Peer Check
tripod
unify
Take-Home Activity
Take-Home
(BLM 8)Activity (BLM 8)
Word Study & VocabularyWord
3: Unit
Study
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Vocabulary
prefixes
3: Unit
mono-,
24: Number
uni-, bi-,
prefixes
tri- mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
Date ____________________________________
Flags
Flags are pieces of material in distinctive shapes and patterns, often
In geometry,
5. the
In geometry,
teacher asked
the teacher
the classasked
to __________________
the class to __________________
their drawingstheir
to drawings to
10. unification10. unification
Classroom Activity
Classroom
(BLM 7)Activity (BLM 7)
Flags
Name ___________________________________
create two equal
create
parts.
two equal parts.
bilingual
uniform
Name ___________________________________
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Take-Home Activity (BLM 6)
The soccer
4. team
Theformed
soccer ateam
__________________
formed a __________________
with three team
with
leaders.
three team leaders.
triple
6.
monologue
tripod
triplebisect
unify triple
monopoly
tripod
triumvirate
5.
binary
triathlonunitary
binary
Directions: Look
Directions:
at the pairsLook
of words.
at theCircle
pairs the
of words.
word with
Circlethe
theprefix
wordthat
withmeans
the prefix
“one.that
” means “one.”
Materials:
monotone
monologue
tripod
4.
and biking.
triathlon
____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
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3: Unit
Study
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Vocabulary
prefixes
3: Unit
mono-,
24: Number
uni-, bi-,
prefixes
tri- mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
neighborhoodneighborhood
who sold them.
who sold them.
Lee competed
5. Lee
in the
competed
__________________
in the __________________
because he enjoyed
because
swimming,
he enjoyed
running,
swimming, running,
and biking.
____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4.
Mia had a3.cookie
Mia __________________
had a cookie __________________
because she was
because
the only
she person
was theinonly
her person in her
The movie4.theater
The movie
showed
theater
each showed
movie ofeach
the science
movie offiction
the science
__________________.
fiction __________________.
biweekly
____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3.
for everyone. for everyone.
universal
bisect
unicycle
____________________________________________________________________
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2.
Spelling Dictation
The dinosaur
1. that
The had
dinosaur
threethat
horns
hadis three
calledhorns
__________________.
is called __________________.
monotone
uniform
1.
ChooseChoose
the Word
the Word
Parent Directions:
Parent
Have
Directions:
your child Have
read the
yoursentences
child readand
thechoose
sentences
the and
wordchoose
that makes
the word
sense
that
in makes
the
sense in the
sentence.
sentence.
1.
uniform
tri-
Take-Home Activity
Take-Home
(BLM 6)Activity (BLM 6)
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Directions: Read
Directions:
the sentences
Readand
thechoose
sentences
the and
wordchoose
that makes
the word
sense
that
in makes
the sentence.
sense in the sentence.
triceratops
Students will:
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Name ___________________________________
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Date ____________________________________
ChooseChoose
the Word
the Word
• BLM 7: Classroom Activity
• BLM 8: Take-Home Activity
• Teacher Category Cards
• Teacher Word Cards—same as BLM 5
5
Word Cards (BLM 5)
Name ___________________________________
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Materials:
uni-
tri-
Parent Directions:
Parent
Have
Directions:
your child Have
choose
your
fourchild
words
choose
from four
the word
wordsbank,
from one
the word
from each
bank,category,
one from each category,
and write a sentence
and write
for each
a sentence
word. for each word.
5
university
university
5
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3: Unit
Study
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Vocabulary
prefixes
3: Unit
mono-,
24: Number
uni-, bi-,
prefixes
tri- mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
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uni-
5
5
Word Cards (BLM
Word
5) Cards (BLM 5)
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5
5
triathlon
triathlon
4
bi-
unityunity
5
5
universe
4
Word Cards (BLM 3)
5
4
mono-
bi-
5
monochrome
monochrome universal
universal
unicycle
4
mono-
5
5
monarch
monarch
4
monolith
5
5
unilateral
biennial
biennial
triathlon
monochromemonochrome
unity
bifocals
bifocals
5
unifiunifi
cation
cation
5
5
unicorn
4
unify
3
5
SortingSorting
NumberNumber
PrefixesPrefixes
Word Bank Word Bank
trillion
trillion
bicentennialbicentennial
unilateral
monarch
monarch
monolith
monolith
triathlon
unification unification
tricolor
tricolorunity
bimonthly
bimonthly unilateral
unilateral
4
monocle
5
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Parent Directions:
Parent
Have
Directions:
your child Have
read each
your word
child read
and write
each itword
in the
and
appropriate
write it in web,
the appropriate
depending web,
on depending on
the prefix.
the prefix.
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tripod
tripod
5
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Name ___________________________________
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Date ____________________________________
5
5
billion
billion
4
triumvirate
4
5
5
triplicate
4
biweekly
5
trillion
trillion
bifocals
bifocals
4
biplane
3
trilogy
5
5
triple
4
triceratops
3
4
biped
3
5
biennial
biennial
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Word Cards (BLM 3)
bicentennial
bicentennial tricolor
tricolor
4
trigonometry
4
triangle
Category Cards (BLM 2)
universe
4
Word Cards (BLM 4)
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monopolize
3
Word Cards (BLM 3)
Word Study & VocabularyWord
3: Unit
Study
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Vocabulary
prefixes
3: Unit
mono-,
24: Number
uni-, bi-,
prefixes
tri- mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
trident
4
binoculars
3
3
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Anchor Chart (BLM 1)
triad
3
Category Cards (BLM
Category
2) Cards (BLM 2)
Word Study & VocabularyWord
3: Unit
Study
24:&Number
Vocabulary
prefixes
3: Unit
mono-,
24: Number
uni-, bi-,
prefixes
tri- mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
monotone
3
Students will:
Anchor Chart (BLM
Anchor
1) Chart (BLM 1)
unicycle
4
union
3
4
monolith
3
monorail
unicorn
4
unify
3
4
monocle
3
monopoly
tri-
triumvirate
4
uniform
3
4
biweekly
3
monologue
triplicate
4
trilogy
3
4
biplane
3
monolingual
bi-
triple
4
triceratops
3
4
biped
3
bisect
4
trigonometry
4
triangle
3
trident
4
binoculars
3
binary
trilogy
bilateral
3
triad
3
universal universal
• Sort words with Greek and Latin prefixes by meaning
• Sort words by Greek and Latin prefixes
Day 5
two
3
Students will:
Day 4
two
bilingual
biceps triangle triangle
trilogy
monotonemonotone binocularsbinoculars
• Anchor Poster
Day 3
one
mono- and
monouni- =
and
“one”
uni- = bi“one”
= “two”
bi- = “two”
tri- = “three”
tri- = “three”
Materials:
Day 2
one
Number
Number
Prefixes
Prefixes
mono-,
mono-,
uni-, bi-,
uni-,
tri bi-, tri
National flags are almost always rectangular in shape. Two flags, those
of Switzerland and Vatican City, are square. The only exception is the flag of
Sentence
Nepal, which is a double pennant, which looks like two stacked triangles.
Some countries and territories, such as Cyprus, Christmas Island, and
• Correctly spell words with Greek and Latin number
prefixes
Kosovo, have flags whose images include the shape of the country itself.
Often in the United States, several flags are flown together in groups.
Our national flag is always given precedence and is flown or carried above
all others. The same holds true for the display of most other national flags.
Materials:
Reading Passage (BLM 9)
Spelling Dictation (BLM 10)
Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 24: Number prefixes mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
Spelling Peer Check (BLM 11)
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Day One
Supporting ELs
It is important to remember that languages
such as Spanish, French, and Italian also
have many words that are derived from
Latin. Many of the same or similar Latin
prefixes are used in English and Spanish.
For example, Spanish also has the prefixes
mono-, uni-, tri-, and bi-. Point out the
Spanish cognates that have similar sounds
and meanings in English: la monotonía/
monotony; el uniforme/uniform; el
triciclo/tricycle; la bicicleta/bicycle.
Helping students recognize the similarities
of Latin prefixes will give students another
tool for determining meaning of unfamiliar
English words.
Blending Practice
If some students have difficulty reading the
words, help them read the words syllable
by syllable. For example, point to the word
triangle on the chalkboard. Show how
you divide the word into three syllables,
tri/an/gle. Point out that the prefix tri- is
the first syllable and then the next syllable
break is between the consonants n and g.
Read each syllable and then blend the
syllables together: tri/an/gle: triangle.
Continue to support students who need
help with blending throughout the week,
using the example words used in the
lesson.
Review Suffix -ion with Vowel Alternation
and Spelling Change
Focus Words: exclaim, assume, exclamation, assumption
Write the words exclaim and assume on the chalkboard, as well as the endings -ation
and -ption. Ask students to identify the vowel sounds in the accented syllable of each
base word. Then have them identify the vowel sound change when -ion is added
to form the noun. Finally, have them identify the spelling changes to each base
word and which ending to attach to each to form the noun. Write exclamation and
assumption on the chalkboard and read the words with students.
Introduce Number Prefixes mono-, uni-,
bi-, triModel
Make a three-column chart on the chalkboard with the following heads: mono- and
uni-, bi-, tri-. Explain that these are number prefixes meaning “one,” “two,” and
“three.” Write the correct number word below each heading in the chart.
Write the word uniform on the chalkboard and read it aloud. Say: I see a prefix in
this word. It is uni-. Underline the prefix. Uni- means “one.” I know that people in
the army wear a uniform. Everyone wears the same one. The prefix uni- helps me
understand that the word uniform means to all dress in one way. I will write this
word in the uni- column.
Guide
Write the words monolingual, bilingual, and triangle on the chalkboard and read
them aloud. Say: What do you notice about these words? Yes, they all have number
prefixes. Ask the class to identify the number prefix in each word. Underline the
prefixes and have students tell you where to write each word in the chart.
Circle the words bilingual and monolingual. Point out that the base word lingual
means “language.” Ask students to come up with definitions for each word, given
what they know about the meaning of each word part. Point out that understanding
the meaning of word parts helps students determine the meaning of unfamiliar
words.
Apply
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prefix. Then have pairs sort the words using the number prefixes as the categories for
the sort.
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Spelling Words with Number Prefixes
Unit Spelling Words: triangle, trilogy, biceps, binoculars, monorail,
monotone, unicycle, university
Display the anchor poster for students to use as a reference as they learn the
spelling words.
Write the words triangle and trilogy on the chalkboard. Point to each word and
read it aloud. Underline the prefix tri-. Say: What do you notice about the vowel
sound in these two words? Guide students to identify the long i vowel sound in
triangle and the short i vowel sound in trilogy. Say: What do you notice about
the spelling of the prefix in each word? Guide students to recognize that the
spelling remains the same, regardless of the vowel sound.
Repeat the procedure with the words biceps and binoculars, guiding students to
hear the long i vowel sound in biceps and the schwa sound in binoculars.
Assessment Tip
Notice which students have difficulty
sorting words based on their number
prefixes. If students are having difficulty,
have them underline each prefix, say the
meaning of the prefix, and then sort the
words.
Home/School Connection
Students can take home a list of the
spelling words and practice reading,
writing, and spelling the words with a
family member.
Write the remaining spelling words on the chalkboard and read them with the
students.
Ask students to use each spelling word in a sentence in their word study
notebooks. Then have them make a list of the spelling words and have partners
check each other’s spellings.
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Day Two
Review Number Prefixes mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
Closed Sort
one
two
three
monolingual
monologue
monopoly
monorail
monotone
uniform
unify
union
biceps
bilingual
binary
bisect
triad
triangle
triceratops
trilogy
Write the word monologue on the chalkboard. Ask students to read the word aloud.
Then ask a volunteer to identify the number prefix in the word. Underline mono-.
Ask a volunteer to tell what the prefix means. Write one over the prefix.
Say: I know that the prefix mono- means “one.” I’m not sure what logue means, but
I know a similar word dialogue that has something to do with two people talking.
Monologue must mean “one person talking.” Have students discuss how knowing
the meanings of number prefixes can help them identify the meanings of unfamiliar
words.
Buddy Sort
mono-
uni-
monocle
monolith
monopolize
unicorn
unicycle
universe
bi-
tri-
bilateral
binoculars
biped
biplane
biweekly
trident
trigonometry
triple
triplicate
triumvirate
Home/School Connection
Give students BLM 6 to complete with a
family member. Students can also take
home the word cards and share their sorts
with a family member.
Closed Sort
Teacher Word Card: biceps
Teacher Category Cards: one, two, three
Place the one, two, and three category cards next to each other in a pocket chart.
Hold up the word card biceps. Cover up all of the letters except for the prefix bi-.
Say: What does the prefix bi- mean? Guide students to identify that it means “two.”
Where should we put the word biceps in the pocket chart? Have a volunteer place
the card under the two category card.
Provide each student with the category cards for numbers from BLM 2 and a set of
the BLM 3 word cards and have them sort the words based on the meaning of the
prefix in each word.
Buddy Sort
Supporting ELs
Teacher Category Cards: mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
Because some ELs may not have someone
at home who speaks English well enough
to work with them on BLM 6, make
sure that they understand what they
are supposed to do on the BLM. Also,
pronounce and define any unfamiliar
words. Have students define the unfamiliar
words in their own words using simple
words and phrases.
Place the prefix category cards next to each other in a pocket chart. Explain that these
are the categories students will sort by.
Give pairs of students the prefix category cards from BLM 2 and word cards from
BLM 4. Have one student read a word and ask his or her partner in which category to
place the word. When the partner responds and the word is placed, the partner then
chooses a word and asks where the word should be sorted.
Spelling. Have students sort their spelling words based on the vowel sound of i in
the prefixes uni-, bi-, and tri-. Students should have three columns: Long i, Short i,
and Schwa.
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Day Three
Blind Sort
Blind Sort
Teacher Word Cards: same as BLM 5
Teacher Category Cards: one, two, three
Place the category cards in a pocket chart so that students can see them.
Have students write the categories in a row in their word study notebooks.
Remind them that they sorted words yesterday according to the meaning of each
prefix. Tell students that you will call out one word at a time and they will write the
word in the appropriate category in their notebooks.
After you have completed the blind sort, use the teacher word cards to sort the
words together. Have students check their spelling against the words in the pocket
chart.
Applying Meaning. Give students BLM 7 and have them complete the cloze
sentences and identify the prefixes.
one
two
three
monarch
monochrome
unification
unilateral
unity
universal
university
bicentennial
biennial
bifocals
billion
bimonthly
triathlon
tricolor
trillion
tripod
Assessment Tip
Use students’ completed BLM 7 to assess
their understanding of Latin and Greek
number prefixes. Note whether they
need more practice in identifying how the
prefixes contribute to the meaning of the
words.
Providing Support
ELs and struggling readers may have
difficulty completing BLM 7 on their own.
Have them work with a partner to read
and complete it.
Home/School Connection
Give students BLM 8 to complete with a
family member. Explain that they are to do
the same thing they did on BLM 7 in class.
Supporting ELs
Make sure that ELs understand what to do
on BLM 8 since there may not be anyone
at home who speaks English well enough
to help them complete it.
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Providing Support
Some ELs and struggling readers may
have difficulty reading the passage. Have
these students read with an on-level
reader. Alternatively, you could read the
passage to them while they follow along or
echo-read with you. Ask students to look
and listen for examples of words with the
number prefixes mono-, uni-, bi-, and tri-.
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Flags
Word Hunt
Give students a copy of the passage on BLM 9. Tell them that they will read the
passage and circle words with the prefixes mono- and uni-. After students have
completed the word hunt, ask volunteers to share the words that they found.
Then ask students to identify words with the prefixes bi- and tri-. After students have
completed the word hunt, ask volunteers to share the words that they found.
Ask pairs of students to begin lists of words in their word study notebooks. They can
Spelling
start the lists by using the
wordsDictation
in the passage.
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Review Words
Flags are pieces of material in distinctive shapes and patterns, often
flown from a pole. They have many uses, most prominently in representing
the unity of a country. Of course, countries don’t have a monopoly on the
use of flags; many other entities sport them. Cities, states, companies,
colleges, sports teams, military units, ships, and more use flags as symbols
to help identify themselves or unify their followers.
Flags are often tricolor, like that of the United States, which is red, white,
and blue. Some are bicolor, like that of most of the countries in Scandinavia.
These countries followed the example of the oldest national flag currently in
use, that of Denmark. Denmark’s flag features a large white cross on a red
background. Sweden’s, for example, is a yellow cross on a blue background.
Only one country has a flag that is monochrome, a single color: Libya’s is a
Then ask1.the pairs to look through other texts, looking for words with these prefixes.
Have them
add the words to their lists.
2.
3.
After students
have had a chance to develop their lists, discuss with them the
meanings of the words, based on what students know about the word parts.
New Words
1.
Spelling Dictation
2.
3.
uniform green.
National flags are almost always rectangular in shape. Two flags, those
of Switzerland and Vatican City, are square. The only exception is the flag of
Nepal, which is a double pennant, which looks like two stacked triangles.
Some countries and territories, such as Cyprus, Christmas Island, and
Kosovo, have flags whose images include the shape of the country itself.
Give students Spelling Dictation (BLM 10). Dictate the following words from last
Sentence
week’s spelling
words to students, one at a time, and have students write them on
their BLMs: proclamation, detention, deception.
Often in the United States, several flags are flown together in groups.
Our national flag is always given precedence and is flown or carried above
all others. The same holds true for the display of most other national flags.
Answer Key Reading Passage (BLM 9)
Reading Passage (BLM 9)
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Home/School Connection
Dictate the following words from this week’s unit, one at a time, having students
write them on the BLMs: biceps, monotone, university.
Dictate the following sentence and have students write it on their papers:
As I rode the zoo monorail, I saw through my binoculars a bright blue bird
with triangles of green on its wings.
Spelling Dictation (BLM 10)
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Have students take the reading passage on
BLM 9 home to read to a family member
and point out the words with the Latin
roots mono-, uni-, bi-, and tri-.
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Write the words and sentence on the chalkboard and have students self-correct their
papers.
Supporting ELs
Spelling Practice
Make sure ELs know the meanings of the
spelling words. Before student pairs use
BLM 11, have the partners tell each other
oral sentences using the spelling words.
Give pairs of students Spelling Peer Check (BLM 11). While one student reads the
spelling words from his or her word study notebook, the other student writes the
words in the First Try column. After the second student has spelled the words,
the first student places a check mark next to words spelled correctly.
For the second try, the first student may prompt the second student by sounding out
the words that were spelled incorrectly the first time. If the second spelling attempt is
correct, the first student places a check mark in the Second Try column.
Then students switch roles.
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Day Five
Name ___________________________________
Spelling Assessment
Date _______________________________________
Unit 24 Quick-Check: Number Prefixes
Answer Questions
Use the following procedure to assess students’ spelling of the unit spelling words:
Directions: Read the questions and choose the best answer.
1.
Mari can speak two languages, so she is ____________.
•Say a spelling word and use it in a sentence.
2.
Math class was ____________ because students did the same activity every day.
•Have students write the word on their papers.
3.
The tiny country had a ____________ who ruled alone and had inherited the throne.
•Continue with the remaining words on the list.
4.
Carlos tried to ____________ the conversation, but Sara interrupted him to talk about
trilingual
bilingual
monotonous
unilateral
•When students have finished, collect their papers and analyze their spelling of
the words.
•Use the assessment to plan small-group or individual practice.
monolingual
uniform
monarch
monochrome
monopoly
the game.
unify
monopolize
monocle
Apply
Directions: In the space below, list three to five words you know that have a number prefix.
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
Directions: Using the words from the word bank, complete the following sort by writing the words in the
appropriate category.
Quick-Check Assessment
one
two
three
monorail
uniform
university
unicorn
universe
binoculars
bifocals
biplane
trigonometry
triad
tripod
trident
Word Bank
binoculars,
trigonometry, monorail,
uniform, triad, bifocals,
tripod, university,
biplane, trident,
unicorn, universe
Think and Write about Number Prefixes mono-, uni-, bi-, tri-
Assess students’ mastery of words with number prefixes using the Quick-Check for
Unit 24.
Suggestions for Independent Practice
Find a Word. Assign one of the prefixes mono-, uni-, bi-, or tri- to groups of
students. Provide groups with dictionaries. Set a timer for five minutes. Have
students use the dictionary to find as many words as they can that begin with the
assigned prefix.
What Is . . . ? Provide students with a set of word cards and prefix category cards.
Have groups sort the words according to the prefix. Then have students write clues
for each word and use their clues to play a guessing game.
Tell a Story. Have pairs of students write a story using the words from one set of
word cards. Have pairs share their stories with the class. As the class listens, have
them identify the words with the number prefixes.
Word Search. Students can work with a partner to make a word search that uses
some of the words from the word cards. Pairs should write clues to help the player
identify the word. Once the player identifies the word, he or she should circle the
word in the word search. Pairs can swap their searches with another pair.
Directions: In the space below, explain how understanding number prefixes helps you as a reader, speller,
and writer.
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Answer Key BLM 6
bi-
mono-
bicentennial
biennial
bifocals
monarch
monochrome
monolith
tri-
uni-
triathlon
tricolor
trillion
unification
unilateral
unity
Answer Key BLM 7
1. triceratops
2. monotone
3. unicycle
4. trilogy
5. triathlon
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6. monolingual
7. unilateral
8. universe
9. monopolize
10. uniform
Answer Key BLM 8
1. monologue
2. triple
3. monopoly
4. triumvirate
5. bisect
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Answer Key Unit 24 Quick-Check
6. monorail
7. monotonous
8. unity
9. monochrome
10. unification
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Name ____________________________________
Date ________________________________________
Unit 24 Quick-Check: Number Prefixes
Answer Questions
Directions: Read the questions and choose the best answer.
1. Mari can speak two languages, so she is ____________.
trilingual
bilingual
monolingual
2. Math class was ____________ because students did the same activity every day.
monotonous
uniform
monochrome
3. The tiny country had a ____________ who ruled alone and had inherited the throne.
unilateral
monarch
monopoly
4. Carlos tried to ____________ the conversation, but Sara interrupted him to talk about
the game.
unify
monopolize
monocle
Apply
Directions: In the space below, list three to five words you know that have a number prefix.
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
Directions: Using the words from the word bank, complete the following sort by writing the words in the
appropriate category.
one
two
three
Word Bank
binoculars,
trigonometry, monorail,
uniform, triad, bifocals,
tripod, university,
biplane, trident,
unicorn, universe
Think and Write about Number Prefixes mono-, uni-, bi-, triDirections: In the space below, explain how understanding number prefixes helps you as a reader, speller,
and writer.
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