Chapter 04 – Page 37 * Prefixes Chapter 07 – Page 67 * Root Words Week 09 Chapter 04 – Page 37 * Prefixes Chapter 07 – Page 67 * Root Words ESL Reading
Week 09 Goals Define & learn about prefixes Students must read pp. 33-34 in the Reading book to prepare for the homework Define and understand root words Students need to read pp. 33-34 in the Reading book to prepare for homework
impossible = not possible Prefixes A prefix is added to the front of a word to change its meaning. un- im- in- ir- When you add these prefixes to an adjective it is like saying ‘not’… For example: unhappy = not happy impossible = not possible
Other Examples Can you think of other prefixes? re- dis-
Other prefixes
Prefix this! un- im- in- ir- Practice prefixing the following words to make new words that mean the negative of the original word Able Mature Known Resistible Visible Patient Attached Convenient Easy Justice Cover Dress Responsible Fair
Answers unable immature unknown irresistible invisible impatient unattached inconvenient uneasy injustice uncover undress irresponsible unfair
Understanding Root words – Pg. 67
A root word has no prefix or suffix. It's the most basic part of a word
Suffixes: letters at the end of a root ROOT WORD - what's left after you remove affixes Prefixes: letters at the start of a root Suffixes: letters at the end of a root
Conclusion – Root Words Many English words are made from roots A root word is the basic part of a word It does not have a prefix or suffix
Optional Group Activity Form groups or work with a partner Write 10 sentences that use at least 2 of the following: prefix / root word / suffix. There will be a reward for the 3 teams that finish first. Good luck! Examples: My homework is incomplete. My social life is undesirable.
Checklist Homework deadline - June 7th . Extra credit for early submission. Read and complete pps. 37-40 to review prefixes. Read and complete pps. 67-70 to completely understand root words Review the reading PPT online to prepare for final exam questions. See you next week ☺