Prefixes and Root Words

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 [r]

Prefixes and Root Words

Woodhouse and Miller

 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.

SOL Objectives:

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

Pre-test: Complete the following pretest, then turn it in for a grade.

MATCH THE PREFIX WITH

ITS DEFINITION.

1 Anti 14 De

2 Dis 15 En-,

Em-3 fore- 16 Mid

4 Pre- 17 Re

5 Super 18 Pro

6 Sub 19 Post

7 A, Ab 20 In, Ir, Im

8 Bi- 21 Tri

9 Mono 22 Uni

10 Poly 23 Chrono

11 Geo 24 Trans

12 Con 25 Inter

13 Ex 26 Hydro

A back, again N two

B land O cause to

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

Answer: Anticipatory

Set:

 Create a dictionary word using the following word parts:

A

Re-B

Pro-C

Para-D

-hydro-E

-graph-F -logy

Anticipatory Set

Continued:

Today, we are going to discover the

meaning of words by identifying a

word’s prefix and root word.

Identifying a word’s prefix or root word will help the reader uncover a word’s meaning.

Essential Questions: (Do Not Copy) These

are questions that will be answered in this power point presentation.

1 What are root words and prefixes?

2 How do root words and prefixes help

to create words?

3 Why are prefixes and root words

used to aid a reader in

comprehending a word?

ng:

Root Words and Prefixes

THE

BODY

PARTS

OF A

WORD

Directions: Click on the link below to

get started with prefixes Read all of

the directions for this vocabulary

lesson Also, complete all three

activities successfully before you

continue with this power point.

http://

www.tv411.org/vocabulary/understanding-how-words-work/pre fixes-say-plenty

Copy: Prefixes and Root Words

Definitions:

1. Root Word:

A root word is the

foundation on which

a word is built.

2. 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-Unacceptab

-accept-Sympathy Sym-

-path-Copy: Prefixes and Root Words 1

Prefix/Root Definition

Activity 1

 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.)

Copy: Prefixes and Root Words 2

Prefix/Root Word Definition

Activity 2: Complete this chart by writing three words that begin with these prefixes.

Prefix Three Words:

1

Ab-2

Dis-3

In-4 Bi

5

Tri-6

Uni-7

Poly-Activity 3: To get your grade, show the teacher your score.

 http://

www.english-online.org.uk/games/pr efixgame.htm

 http://

teacher.scholastic.com/activities/

athens_games/gameGreekToMe.htm

Copy: Prefixes and Root Words 3

Prefixes/Root Words Definitions

Activity 4: Complete these two activities Then, show the teacher your score.

A1

http://www.quia.com/cc/66094.html

B1

http://www.quia.com/mc/65963.html

Putting It All Together

Complete the following activities:

1 http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/root.cgi

?A1=s&A2=4&A3=1

2 http://

www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/root.cgi?A1=s& A2=4&A3=0

3 http://

www.manythings.org/wbg/prefixes-jw.htm

Conclusion: Exit Post

-Test

In order to finish this assignment, ask your teacher for the post test.

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