Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes in Grade 5

Heather Jenkins introduces the concept of building words using prefixes and suffixes. She explains how prefixes like 'mis', 'pre', 're', 'bi', and 'sub' alter the meaning of root words. Similarly, suffixes such as 'er', 'able', and 'less' modify words to convey different meanings. The video provides examples for each prefix and suffix, helping students understand their usage. The lesson concludes with a challenge to create a story using words with these prefixes and suffixes.

What does a prefix attach to in a word?

• The end of the word

• The middle of the word

• The beginning of the word

• None of the above

What does the prefix 'mis' signify?

• Before

• Again

• Not

• Under

What does the prefix 'pre' mean?

• Two

• Not

• Under

• Before

What is the meaning of 'rebuild'?

• Build under

• Build two

• Build before

• Build again

What does the prefix 'bi' indicate?

• Again

• Under

• Two

• Before

What does the suffix 'er' denote?

• Able to

• A person who

• Before

• Without

What does 'agreeable' imply?

• Person who agrees

• Able to agree

• Before agreement

• Without agreement

What does 'fearless' mean?

• Full of fear

• Before fear

• Without fear

• Person who fears

What role do suffixes play in word formation?

• Add meaning to the base word

• Make the word plural

• None of the above

• Change the word's tense

What challenge was given at the end of the lesson?

• To create new prefixes and suffixes

• To write a story using at least four new words

• To memorize all the prefixes and suffixes discussed

• To draw pictures of words with prefixes and suffixes