Vocab A - Lesson 8, Day 3

Lesson 8 - Suffixes
Day 3 - Uncover the Meaning
-er and -est

VA L8 - Day 3

• Use the I DO, WE DO, YOU DO framework to uncover the meaning of new suffixes.

• Use context clues to define the suffixes -er and -est.

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Learners will...

Uncover the Meaning - I DO

Uncover the Meaning - WE/YOU DO

Draw

DIRECTIONS: Highlight clues in each sentence that will help you define the suffix "-est".

Open Ended

DIRECTIONS:

Column 2 - Type your answer in the box to show what you think the suffix means.

Column 3 - Explain the clues in the sentences you used to help you figure it out. Type this answer out in the box.

Certified Definition - The teacher will give you the certified/dictionary definition.

Check the Meaning

​7 Questions

Multiple Choice

What does coldER have to do with "comparing"?

• 'ColdER' refers to a specific temperature measurement above 100 degrees.

• 'ColdER' is a term used in cooking techniques.

• 'ColdER' describes a comparison between the 2 hottest days of the year.

• 'ColdER' indicates a comparison of temperature.

Multiple Choice

What does sweetER have to do with a "special characteristic"?

• It indicates that something has the special characteristic of having more sweetness than something else.

• It refers to a type of dessert.
• It indicates that something has the special characteristic of being more bitter than something else.

• It describes a flavor profile.

Multiple Choice

What does ranchER have to with "from"?

• A ranchER is someone who owns a restaurant.
• A ranchER is someone who comes from a ranch.
• A ranchER is a type of animal.
• A ranchER is a person who travels to different countries.

Multiple Choice

What does deepEST have to do with "most or extreme"?

• Deepest refers to the highest point.
• Deepest means the shallowest area.
• Deepest indicates a lack of depth.
• Deepest means farther down than anything else.

Multiple Choice

What does teachER have to do with "one who does"?

• A teacher is one who does the job of signing little kids up for kindergarten.

• A teacher is one who does the job of being an assistant principal.

• A teacher is one who does the job of fixing the computer.

• A teacher is one who does the job of teaching.

Multiple Choice

What does kindEST have to do with the "most or extreme"?

• Kindest is a synonym for meanest.

• Kindest refers to a type of acting.

• Kindest indicates the most extreme level of kindness.

• Kindest means the least amount of kindness.

Multiple Choice

What does newEST have to do with "most or extreme"?

• Two things are compared to see which one is the oldest.

• Two things are compared to see which one you'd rather receive as a gift.

• The suffix 'est' implies something of little quality.

• Two things are compared to see which one was made or purchased the most recently.