Defining Words using Structural Analysis

​Good morning, class! I hope you are having a great day today.

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Today is the second day of our Teachers' Training so, with that, I can't be with you again virtually. ​

​August 23, 2022

​Let's Review!

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​The story you watched and analyzed yesterday is an example of a folktale.

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Folktales could be a LEGEND or a FABLE. ​

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What are the elements of a folktale?

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Do you think that the study of folktales is relevant in today's world? Support your answer.

​ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM

​ 1. Pronounce the word above three times.

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2. Were you able to pronounce it correctly? ​

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​ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM

​To check the correct pronunciation of this word, click or copy the link below on your browser and listen to the pronunciation.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKLhRleJsoA

​ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM

​Did you have a hard time pronouncing this word?

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If yes, don't worry because it is really quite a long word and it is composed of several affixes.

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​Let us now break down the definition of this word through its affixes and their meanings.

​ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM

​This word is composed of the following affixes:

​(1) two prefixes anti- mean "against" and dis- mean "un-"

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(2) three suffixes -ment means "result of", -arian means "person related to," and -ism means "belief in".

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(3) the root word is "establish"

​https://www.alphadictionary.com/goodword/word/antidisestablishmentarianism

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Now, that you already know the structure of the word ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM, look for its meaning and type your answer here.

​To know more about AFFIXES - its types and definitions, study the lesson using the link below. Be ready for the recitation about this lesson tomorrow.

English 7

​https://examples.yourdictionary.com/what-are-the-types-of-affixes.html

Interactive Activity

​Congratulations! You already learned the different types of affixes and their definitions.

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Remember that affixes contribute to the change in the definition of a word. ​So it's best if you familiarized yourself with as many affixes as possible.

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Interactive Activity

​Now you are ready to define words using structural analysis.

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Define the following words from “The Cycle of the Sun and the Moon” using your knowledge of AFFIXES.

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Define the word below using your knowledge of affixes.

LOVINGLY

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Define the word below using your knowledge of affixes.

DISOBEY

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Define the word below using your knowledge of affixes.

ENRAGED

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Define the word below using your knowledge of affixes.

GLIMMERING

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Define the word below using your knowledge of affixes.

FAITHFULNESS

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Thank you, class, for your participation today.

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I hope you learned today even without my​ presence. We will have a review tomorrow of the lessons you had since yesterday.

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Have a blessed day ahead! ​

​August 23, 2022