Prefix/Suffix Picture Boxes
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| Lesson Type: | Reintroduce |
| Grade: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Group Size: | Individual, Pairs, Small Group, Large Group, Whole Class |
| Length: | 10 minutes |
| Goal: | Given a Prefix/Suffix Picture Boxes worksheet, students will clarify the meaning of a prefix or a suffix using root words and pictures. |
Materials: Prefix/Suffix Picture Boxes worksheet (print here)
What to Do
Prepare
Print out a copy of the Prefix/Suffix Picture Boxes worksheet for each student in the class.
Create a large version of the Prefix/Suffix Picture Boxes worksheet on chart paper.
Display a prefix or suffix with its meaning.
Model/Instruct
1. Review the meaning of the prefix or suffix with the class.
2. Provide an example of a word using the prefix or suffix.
Today, we will learn more about (selected prefix or suffix) by completing this worksheet.
3. Model how to use the Prefix/Suffix Picture Boxes worksheet with the prefix or suffix that you are reviewing. .
Write the prefix or suffix in the upper rectangle.
- Who can tell us the meaning of (selected prefix or suffix)?
- Write the meaning in the upper oval.
- Who can give us a root word that we can add (selected prefix or suffix) to?
- Write the root word in the upper left rectangle.
- How can I draw this word?
- Draw a quick picture under the word.
- What does this word become when I add (selected prefix or suffix)?
- Write the word with the selected prefix or suffix in the upper right rectangle.
- How can I draw this word?
- Draw a quick picture under the word.
Practice
4. Have students complete the Prefix/Suffix Picture Boxes worksheet.
Now it’s your turn to complete the Prefix/Suffix Picture Boxes worksheet by coming up with root words that (selected prefix or suffix) can be added to. Remember to complete each part of the exercise.
5. Walk around the classroom to monitor the students’ performance on this task.
6. As a wrap-up, you may ask students to share their work.
Adjust
For Advanced Students:
Encourage these students to come up with more than three words for each prefix or suffix. You may even choose to have a contest to see who can come up with the most words using the selected prefix or suffix.
For Struggling Students:
Students who need extra help may work with partners. If students have trouble coming up with root words, help them brainstorm a list of some to use.
For ELL Students:
ELL students may need an explanation of the meaning of the prefix or suffix before thinking of root words that take that prefix or suffix.
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