What do you know about word parts? What is a prefix? What is a suffix? What is a base word? What is a root? Give examples.
Write what you think. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

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A base word is a word part that contains the core meaning of a word and can also stand alone .
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Examples : form , operate , approve , believe , read , etc.
 re form , co operate , dis approve , believ able, r ead ing

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Rally Robin with your partner to identify the base words in the following words:
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
6.
Preselect
Education
Dancing
Restate
Happily
Distasteful

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A root is a word part that contains the core meaning of a word and cannot stand alone .
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Examples : cred , man , bio , logy , etc.
 in cred ible, man icure, biology

A – What is a base word ? Give an example.
B – What is a root ?
Give an example.
A – Compare base words and roots.
B – Contrast base
words and roots .

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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word that affects its meaning .
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Examples : re , de , in , co , dis , etc.
 re form, de flate, in credible, co operate, dis belief

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Rally Robin with your partner to identify the prefixes in the following words:
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
6.
Preselect
Deform
Nonbeliever
Restate
Indoors
Distasteful

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word that affects its meaning .
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Examples : tion , less , ful , er , etc.
 educa tion , care less , joy ful , teach er

A – What is a prefix ?
Give an example.
B – What is a suffix ?
Give an example.
A – Compare prefixes and
suffixes.
B – Contrast prefixes and suffixes.
.

Use your cards to build words with
base words,
prefixes, and/or
suffixes.
As you build a word, write it in your notebook to build a list.
You may use a dictionary.

In the summary section of your notes, restate what you’ve learned about word parts today. Be sure to define base words , roots , prefixes , and suffixes .
Compare and contrast them. Give examples.
You should write at least 5 sentences.