Briefly explain that many words have a prefix at the beginning. There are about 20 common prefixes that appear on many words they see. If they can learn these prefixes, it can help them figure out the meaning of a word.
Tell them what each of the prefixes mean (see table below).
Have them work in small groups to generate a list of words that start with that prefix.
Share with whole class: have a scribe record the collected list.
in-
also il-, im-
not, without
infertile, inappropriate, impossible
also il-, im-, ir-
in, into, towards, inside
influence, influx, imbibe
trans-
across, beyond
transnational, transatlantic
into a different state
translate
2. Revisit the vocabulary words introduced last advisory (listed at top of page).
Ask students which words contain the prefixes they just explorerd (inundate & transient).
Ask students to explain how the meaning of the prefix relates to the meaning of the word.
3. Give students opportunities to "play with the words" by selecting from the activities below:
Click on +"Video Library" in blue bar at top of page.
Select "Two's Company Part 1."
Select the first set of words.
Write and act out a skit of their own that portrays the meaning of a word.
Work in small groups to draw a picture/sketch to illustrate meaning of word(s).
Complete a graphic organizer (a copy you give or simply have students create one on paper or dry erase board) to list synonyms, antonyms, write a sentence, draw a pic). Graphic Organizer.docx.
Write a story using all five (5) words and share with class
Talk about examples, non-examples, synonyms, and antonyms, create sentences using word in context.
Display, read aloud, and discuss a few sentences (linked to words above) from the New York Times that uses the word in context.
Bellwork...maybe? (posted by Mrs. Gillmore)
Teach PREFIXES ("in" and "trans"):
2. Revisit the vocabulary words introduced last advisory (listed at top of page).
3. Give students opportunities to "play with the words" by selecting from the activities below: