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Prefix Power
Students examine and discuss root words, prefixes, and suffixes. They play a game called Prefix Power, determining if the root word in a sentence needs a prefix or a suffix.
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Adding a Prefix to a Root Word
In this language arts worksheet, students examine 15 words followed by 3 prefix choices. Only one of the prefixes is right for the root word. Students underline the correct prefix.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Sentence Match
Ask your class to puzzle out the meaning of various affixes. Learners read sentences and develop a new word with an affix to replace the underlined words. They write down the words and help to categorize them by affix.
Prestwick House
Vocabulary in Context: Wilderness Survival
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? A high-interest reading passage offers practical advice while incorporating vocabulary practice. Follow-up worksheets focus on skills such as defining words, making inferences, and...
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Prefixes "out" and "pro" Worksheet
In this prefixes worksheet, students explore how a prefix changes the meaning of a word. Students complete 6 questions with three parts. Students write the original meaning of a word, students add the given prefix and write the meaning...
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Analyzing Unknown Words
Learners analyze affixes and how they affect word meaning. In this language arts lesson, students use charts to construct and deconstruct words to find meaning.
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Prefixes
Eighth graders complete activities to spell words using prefixes. In this prefixes lesson, 8th graders select the correct prefix for the given examples and write the definition for the word. Students create a contextually correct...
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Etymology
Learners dissect and build words from parts like prefixes, base words, suffixes, and inflectional endings. Etymology skills help us find the meanings of words by identifying the different parts that constitute them. Class members use...
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Vocabulary Building
Use primary text documents to learn word roots. Learners listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence and highlight words they don't know. They compile these words and guess their meanings. They discuss roots, prefixes,...
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Break It Down
Students play a word part identification game. They form words using prefixes, suffixes and root word game pieces.
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Connection to Language Arts-The Structure of Medical Terminology
In this structure of medical terminology learning exercise, students read about Latin and Greek roots and match nine medical terms to their definitions using a table of defined prefixes, roots and suffixes.
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Prefixes and Suffixes
In this prefixes and suffixes activity, students match prefixes and suffixes to their meanings. Students complete 15 matches and write words that use the roots that they are given.
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Compound Words - Individual Activities
In these compound word worksheets, students engage in numerous activities to reinforce what they have learned about compound words. Nine worksheet provide various means of reinforcing the concept including word puzzles and...
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Word Meaning Using Prefixes
Fifth graders use structural analysis to identify root words with prefixes such as dis, sub, re, and pre.
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Prefix/Suffix Challenge
Give your class practice recognizing prefixes and suffixes. They combine jumping rope with the practice of recognizing words with prefixes and suffixes. The instructional activity aids both the heart and the brain, but make sure your...
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Unlocking New Words
Students are introduced to the various types of suffixes and prefixes. In groups, they identify the root words and determine the proper suffix or prefix to add to the root. They complete a worksheet and review their answers to end the...
EngageNY
Vocabulary Strategies and Questions from the Text: Close Reading Part 2 of The Lightning Thief (Chapter 3, Continued)
That is very unexpected! Scholars take a close look at the word unexpectedly from chapter three of The Lightning Thief. They examine the prefix and think of other words that have the same prefix. Learners regroup in their triads and take...
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Home Spelling Practice: Latin Prefixes: ob, sub, sur, in
In this spelling activity, students learn to spell a list of 20 words. All words have the Latin prefixes: ob, sub, sur, or in. Students write each word one time on the lines. There are additional at-home spelling activities listed.
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Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon Roots to Better Vocabulary
Seventh graders review the concepts of affixes and roots. They practice common Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon ones which are used to form many words in English. Students develop an awareness of the formation and evolution of words.
University Interscholastic League
English Lesson to Prepare for UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Contest
"i before e. . ." Spelling is easier if kids know the eight basic spelling rules contained in this resource packet.
EngageNY
Introducing the Process for Close Reading: Meeting Frederick Douglass
To learn more about Frederick Douglass, class members complete close reads of excerpts from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. They complete a close reading guide and questions for each excerpt. Pupils then add to the...
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Prefix Practice Cards
In this prefix practice cards instructional activity, students cut out 20 pairs of root word cards and prefix + root words cards. The cards may be used for various classroom activities.
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Using the Prefixes 're' and 'non-'
In this prefixes worksheet, learners complete 4 sentences using the 're' or 'non-' words in the word bank. Students make up 2 clue sentences with a prefix 're' or 'non'. Then learners give a definition for 4 prefix words.
Core Knowledge Foundation
Unit 4: The Renaissance
The Renaissance is the theme of a five-week unit designed to boost reading comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, and expository writing skills. Scholars listen to and discuss daily readings and engage in skills practice activities...
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