Woodhouse and Miller
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Given the Smart board, computer, and power point:
students will be able to briefly describe what a
prefix is; explain how to identify a prefix; list some
of the most common prefixes; to show how a prefix
changes the meaning of a word; state the difference
between a prefix and a root word; identify the root
word found in a word; give the meaning of a word
by studying the root word used; widen vocabulary
by creating new words with prefixes or root words;
and form meaningful sentences by using words with
prefixes or root words with 80% accuracy.
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9.2 The student will produce, analyze, and evaluate auditory, visual, and
written media messages.
10.2 The student will analyze, produce, and examine similarities and
differences between visual and verbal media messages.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of
different cultures and eras.
11.2 The student will examine how values and points of view are included
and excluded and how media influences beliefs and behaviors.
11.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze relationships
among
American literature, history, and culture.
12.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and
figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic text.
12.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze the development of
literature.
MATCH THE PREFIX WITH ITS
DEFINITION.
A.
back, again
N. two
B.
land
O. cause to
1. __ Anti
2. __ Dis
3. __ fore4. __ Pre5. __ Super
6. __ Sub
7. __ A, Ab
8. __ Bi9. __ Mono
10. __ Poly
11. __ Geo
12. __ Con
13. __ Ex
C.
one
P. under
D.
apart
Q. one
E.
time
R. against
F.
opposite
S. across
G.
three
T. water
H.
together
U. away
I.
before
V. forward
J.
many
W. super
K.
after
X. out
L.
between
Y. not
M.
before
Z. middle
14. __ De
15. __ En-, Em16. __ Mid
17. __ Re
18. __ Pro
19. __ Post
20. __ In, Ir, Im
21. __ Tri
22. __ Uni
23 . __ Chrono
24. __ Trans
25. __ Inter
26. __ Hydro
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Create a dictionary word using the following
word parts:
ReProPara-hydro-graph-logy
Connector:
Today, we are going to discover the meaning of
words by identifying a word’s prefix and root
word.
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Relevancy:
Identifying a word’s prefix or root word will help
the reader uncover a word’s meaning.
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What are root words and prefixes?
How do root words and prefixes help to
create words?
Why are prefixes and root words used to aid
a reader in comprehending a word?
Understanding:
Root Words and Prefixes
THE
BODY
PARTS
OF A
WORD
http://www.tv411.org/vocabulary/understanding-how-wordswork/prefixes-say-plenty
Definitions:
Root Word:
A root word is the
foundation on which
a word is built.
1.
1.
Prefix: A prefix is a
letter or syllable that
is added to the root of
a word in order to
form a new word with
a different meaning.
Examples:
Word
Prefix
Root
Defective
De-
-fect-
Unacceptable
Un-
-accept-
Sympathy
Sym-
-path-
Prefix/Root
Definition
pre
before
post
after
sub
under
super
above
re
back or again
pro
forward
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Directions:
 You are going to get this sheet
from your teacher. Each web
represents a prefix you have
learned in the previous slide. In
the center of the web, you are
going to write the prefix word.
In the connecting circles, you
are going to write a word that
has that prefix in it. You will
have five words per graphic
organizer. Below each web,
you will write the meaning of
each prefix from the previous
slide. (You can use a
dictionary.)
Prefix/Root Word
Definition
Prefix
1. Ab2. Dis3. In4. Bi
5. Tri6. Uni7. Poly-
Three Words:
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http://www.englishonline.org.uk/games/prefixgame.htm
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http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/athen
s_games/gameGreekToMe.htm
Prefixes/Root Words
Definitions
A1. http://www.quia.com/cc/66094.html
B1. http://www.quia.com/mc/65963.html
Complete the following activities:
1.
http://www.funbrain.com/cgibin/root.cgi?A1=s&A2=4&A3=1
2.
http://www.funbrain.com/cgibin/root.cgi?A1=s&A2=4&A3=0
3.
http://www.manythings.org/wbg/prefixesjw.htm
In order to finish this assignment, ask your
teacher for the post test.
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