Roots, Prefixes, & Suffixes

What is a Prefix?

• A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

• Something you do before fixing a problem.

• A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

• An acknowledgment page before you read a book.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

Check-in: How are you feeling?

True or False: A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4C

What is a root/base word?

• The part of the word that can "stand alone."

• The part of the word that carries meaning.

• The part of the word that cannot be broken down.

• The part of the word that is being changed by the prefix and/or suffix.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

What is the prefix of the word foreshadow?

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the suffix of the word happiness?

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the root/base of the word dismissal?

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Who won the 2021 NBA championship?

• Phoenix Suns

• Atlanta Hawks

• Milwaukee Bucks

• Los Angeles Clippers

Why do you think it is important to understand the different parts of a word?

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How confident are you in your understanding of roots, prefixes, and suffixes?

• I am 100% confident.

• I get it, but I need more practice.

• 50/50

• I am not confident at all.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B