COR 002 READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Student Activity Sheet Module #11

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Lesson title: Building Up Vocabulary: Materials

Common Root Words and Forming Words Using Suffix and Prefix
References
Lesson Objectives:
1. I can understand the function of root words, prefixes, and suffixes. https://www.readingrockets.org/article/root-
2. I can create new words by adding prefixes and suffixes to root words. words-roots-and-affixes
3. I can Increase vocabulary understanding by applying prefix and suffix knowledge [http://www.uhv.edu/StudentSuccessCente
r/study/pdf/building.vocab.roots.pdf]

Productivity Tip:
Plan when you're going to study.

Successful students schedule specific times throughout the week when they are going to study -- and then they stick with their
schedule. Students who study sporadically and whimsically typically do not perform as well as students who have a set study
schedule. Even if you're all caught up with your studies, creating a weekly routine, where you set aside a period of time a few days a
week, to review your courses will ensure you develop habits that will enable you to succeed in your education long term.

(10 Habits of Highly Effective Students by Becton Loveless)

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
1) Introduction (2 mins)

As effective readers and writers, one must have a wide range of vocabulary. The greater number of words
you know, the more you can interpret ideas from others, and express your own ideas. This boosts your
power of persuasion. Having a rich vocabulary will help you communicate in a more engaging way… start
your Day 11 now and become more effective in reading and writing.
Test your knowledge about our lesson for today. Complete each sentence below.

1. A __________________________ comes after a basic word and can change the part of
speech or tense of the entire word.
2. A _______________________ is a basic word or linguistic unit that has its own meaning.
3. A _______________________ can be added to the beginning of a basic word.

2) Activity 1: What I Know Chart, part 1 (3 mins)

Write the things that you know about the topic.

Questions What I know

1. What is a prefix and suffix ?

2. How do you use prefixes and

suffixes?
 COR 002 READING AND WRITING SKILLS
Student Activity Sheet Module #11
Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

B.MAIN LESSON
1) Activity 2: Content Notes (13 mins) Read and underline keywords. You may also write important notes.

Root words provide the basic structure and meaning to words. English root words and their meanings are
commonly derived from Greek and Latin roots. For example, the root soph is derived from the Greek root sophos
meaning wise. Learning and recognizing these common roots can help you decipher meaning. For example, if you were
unfamiliar with the word sophisticated but knew the root word soph, you could gather some sort of meaning for the word
from the root meaning, wise.

Many English words are formed by taking basic words and adding combinations of prefixes and suffixes to
them. A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is called a root word because it forms the basis of
a new word. The root word is also a word in its own right. For example, the word lovely consists of the word love and the
suffix -ly.

In contrast, a root is the basis of a new word, but it does not typically form a stand-alone word on its own. For
example, the word reject is made up of the prefix re- and the Latin root ject, which is not a stand-alone word.

One method of understanding the meanings of new words is to analyze the different parts of the word and the
meanings of those parts. Many new words are formed by adding an affix to the beginning or end of a Latin or Greek root
or root word. When affixes are added to the beginning of roots or root words, they are called prefixes For example, the
most common prefix is un-, which meant not oropposite of. If you add un- to the word happy, the new word becomes
unhappy, which means not happy. When affixes are added to the end of roots or root words, they are called suffixes.
The most common suffixes are -s and -es, which mean more than one (or the plural) of the word. Adding -es to wish,
changes the meaning o the word to more than one wish.

2) Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (with answer key) (18 mins + 2 mins checking)

It is now your turn to start practicing your skill in identifying the point of view in the story. Read and analyze.

Provide the correct suffix or prefix in the given sentences below. Write your answer in the space provided. Choices are provided
inside the box.

ers ness re y ness

mis ish with ians ment

1. (I read the sentence incorrectly) I _____read it.

2. (I could barely put up with the loud music) I could barely _____stand it.
3. (I needed to try the test again) I needed to _____try it.
4. She has little aware____ of the dangers she will face.
5. He couldn’t hide his disappoint_____ at his low grade.
6. The twins got on very well together and there was no jealous____ between them.
7. I was shocked at her rude______.
8. Many people don’t trust politic______ because they tell lies. Use the ans wer k ey
9. Manchester United support_____ were delighted with their team’s 3-0 win at the weekend. at the back to check
10. He was acting in a very child_____ way. your ans wers.
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Student Activity Sheet Module #11
Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

3) Activity 4: What I Know Chart, part 2 (2 mins)

After the discussion, you may answer the questions below.

Questions What I learned?

1. What is a prefix and suffix ?

2. How do you use prefixes and

suffixes?

4) Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 mins)

Test 1. Below are words coming from rootwords that are formed by adding affixes. Pick the best meaning of these words. You c an
use a dictionary if you want! Encircle the best answer.

1. The word SPURIOUS MOST NEARLY means:

A.(n.) Property saved from a shipwreck, fire, etc.; (v.) To save from a shipwreck, fire, etc.
B.(v.) To give up using or having
C.(n.) A situation in which a choice between opposing modes of conduct is necessary
D.(n.) A state in which progress is impossible, a standstill; (v.) To bring or come into a standstill
E.(adj.) Not genuine

2. The word COMMANDEER

MOST NEARLY means:
A.(adj.) Difficult to handle because of weight or bulk
B.(v.) To seize for military use; confiscate
C.(n.) Property saved from a shipwreck, fire, etc.; (v.) To save from a shipwreck, fire, etc.
D.(n.) An opening, tear, or rupture.; A violation of a law or promise; (v.) To make a hole or gap in, to break through
E.(n.) A state in which progress is impossible

3. The word DILEMMA

MOST NEARLY means:
A.(n.) A plant that lasts for several years; (adj.) Lasting a very long time, enduring
B.(n.) A situation in which a choice between opposing modes of conduct is necessary
C.(adj.) Convulsive
D.(n.) Property saved from a shipwreck, fire, etc.; (v.) To save from a shipwreck, fire, etc.
E.(v.) To warn of a fault, lightly scold

4. The word DEBRIS

MOST NEARLY means:
A.(n.) The scattered remains of something broken or destroyed; rubble or wreckage
B.(adj.) Difficult to handle because of weight or bulk
C.(v.) To give up using or having
D.(n.) A confused or disordered condition, a mess
E.(n.) One who lives by robbery and plunder
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Student Activity Sheet Module #11
Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

5. The word BRIGAND

MOST NEARLY means:
A.(n.) One who lives by robbery and plunder
B.(adj.) Being without restraint
C.(adj.) Convulsive
D.(n.) A situation in which a choice between opposing modes of conduct is necessary
E.(n.) A plant that lasts for several years

Test 2. Choose the correct word which most nearly matches the definition.

1. (v.) To make someone inclined to something in advance; To make susceptible

A. ADMONISH
B. PREDISPOSE
C. BREACH
D. EFFACE
E. DILEMMA

2.(adj.) Difficult to handle because of weight or bulk

A. PERENNIAL
B. CUMBERSOME
C. BREACH
D. ADMONISH
E. DEADLOCK

3.(n.) One who lives by robbery and plunder

A. BRIGAND
B. PERENNIAL
C. DEADLOCK
D. DEBRIS
E. ADMONISH

4. (v.) To spread out or scatter, to disseminate; (adj.) Wordy, tending to use more words than are necessary
A. DIFFUSE
B. PERENNIAL
C. SALVAGE
D. BREACH
E. BRIGAND

5.(v.) To warn of a fault, lightly scold

A. CUMBERSOME
B. DEADLOCK
C. ADMONISH
D. EFFACE
E. CIRCUMSPE
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Student Activity Sheet Module #11
Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

C. LESSON WRAP-UP

1) Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 mins)

A. Work Tracker
You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the session number you just completed.
{*Teacher directs the student to mark their place in the work tracker which is simply a visual to help students track how
much work they have accomplished and how much work there is left to do. }

B. Think about your Learning

Exit Ticket Exit Ticket Exit Ticket

THREE Things I like about the TWO Questions that I want to ask ONE reflection for today
lesson for clarification
1.___________________________ 1.___________________________
2.___________________________ 1.___________________________ ____________________________
3.___________________________ 2.___________________________ _____________________________
___________________________

FAQs

{The teacher writes 2-3 Questions with Answers that they anticipate students would ask about the topic. FAQs help make-up for
decreased opportunity for students to ask for clarifications or explore related topics.}

1. What is the use of prefix and suffix?

 A prefix is a group of letters (or an affix) that's added to the beginning of a word, and a suffix is an affix that's added
to the end of a word. Prefixes modify the meaning of a word. They can make a word negative, show repetition, or
indicate opinion. Some suffixes add to or change a word's meaning.

2. Which suffix can you not add to the root word box to make a new word ?

 ful
Which suffix can you not add to the root word box to make a new word? The correct answer is: A. You can make the words boxing
and boxes but the suffix 'ful' does not make a real word
 COR 002: Reading and Writing Skills
Teachers’ Guide Module #11

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

KEY TO CORRECTIONS

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

1. Suffix 2. Root words 3. Prefix

Activity 3
1. Mis 5. Ment 9. Ers
2. With 6. Y 10. Ish
3. Re 7. Ness
4. Ness 8. Ians

ACTIVITY 5

Test 1 LESSON WRAP-UP

Answer may vary
1. E
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A

Test 2

1. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C

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