ELA Meets Sports Medicine

ELA Meets Sports Medicine

Roots and Prefixes

Open Ended

What is a prefix/root word and how are they useful for English AND Sports Medicine? Respond after careful consideration using complete sentences.

Standard

LAFS.1112.W.4. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.                                  

Multiple Select

Objectives! Hint: Select ALL of them!

• Recall and Identify Prefixes/Root Words

• Independently research their origin and collect evidence

• Convey findings in the form of a written task appropriate to audience

Essential Question

In what ways can knowledge of Prefixes and Root words help support my understanding in both English Language Arts AND Science? How can these skills help me in the real world?

Task 1! Hook

As you watch, take notes of the difference between a Prefix/Root/Suffix and examples of your choice

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check!

"Un" is an example of a root word

• True

• False

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Open Ended

Which prefixes/roots from the previous slide do you recognize the most? Select three.

Then, do the same for three you are least familiar with.

Open Ended

Which prefixes/roots from the previous slide do you recognize the most? Select three.

Then, do the same for three you are least familiar with.

I do, We Do

Your turn!

Task

Your first task is to review the definitions.

Select 5 you are somewhat familiar with, and 5 you are least familiar with. Type these on a blank word document or handwrite if needed.

You will have 10-15 minutes for this part of the assignment. GO!

Open Ended

Now, using your terms, pretend like you are a licensed Doctor. Any kind.

Write something--anything--using 6 out of 10 of your selected prefixes/root words.

You should collect and write your findings in a task appropriate to your audience while also using at least 6 of the 10 terms you used for your independent research.

You will have 15 minutes for this process. Go!

Open Ended

Exit-Ticket:

How can knowledge of prefixes/root words support you in the real world? What about in both Science and ELA? Explain using examples from today's lesson.