VOCABULARY BUILDING Reviewing Affixes Presenter Janet Sennet, MRT, M.ED.

ADDING AN AFFIX  To change the meaning of a base word one would add a prefix,or suffix. For example, knowledge means to know something. When the prefix pre is added, the word becomes pre-knowledge, means one has knowledge already about subject.

ENLARGING YOUR GRAY MATTER  Vocabulary is a very important tool for Fourth Grade teachers:  Writing literary pieces require a wide range of word knowledge:  My App was created with that thought in mind:

MY APP  I created an app where students will be able to select a base word and to that base word add a prefix and, or suffix:  A talk button was incorporated to enhance global learning:

 Build vocabulary:  Enhance student’s reading comprehension:  Develop a higher level of writing skills:

RESULTS

 Become Stronger Readers  An Excellent Writers

“YOU IS SMART YOU IS KIND YOU IS IMPORTANT” Thanks to all the helpers; A special thank you goes to David Hemmenway