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Prefixes and Suffixes

Prefixes and Suffixes. ELACC7L4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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  1. Prefixes and Suffixes

  2. ELACC7L4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). ELACC7L6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. ELACC7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

  3. A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word.

  4. A prefix changes the meaning of a word.

  5. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.

  6. A suffix also changes the meaning of a word.

  7. Prefixes We Know Examples im- not in- not bi- two non- not dis- not or opposite of improper incomplete bicycle nonstop disagree

  8. Suffixes We Know Examples -er one who -or one who -less without -able, -ible can be farmer actor useless buildable reversible

  9. Randy’s bike tire was flat. He couldn’t find the pump because the garage was in disorder. “It’s hopeless,” said Randy. “I’ll never make it to the soccer game on time.”

  10. “That’s nonsense,” said his brother Jake. “You can use my bike.”

  11. “Gee, thanks,” said Randy, hopping on the bike.

  12. “See, I can be likable!” said Jake with a grin.

  13. Homework • Study the meaning of the prefixes and suffixes on the calendar slides 13-15. • Memorize and be ready for an assessment.

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