Exploring Root Words and Affixes: En- and Em-

In this lesson, students learn about the prefixes 'n' and 'm', which both mean to cause, put into, or put onto. The lesson provides examples such as 'enlist', 'enrich', 'embed', and 'employ' to illustrate the use of these prefixes. Students are encouraged to think of their own examples and complete an activity to reinforce their understanding. The lesson concludes with a task to write words using these prefixes.

What is the meaning of 'enlist'?

• To remove from a list

• To add to a list

• To delete an entry

• To cause someone to sign up

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the prefix 'N' signify?

• To decrease or lessen

• To separate or divide

• To cause or put into

• To remove or exclude

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is an example of using the prefix 'M'?

• Embrace

• Embed

• Exclude

• Enlarge

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix 'M' indicate in 'emblaze'?

• To extinguish

• To light up

• To clean

• To cause a fire

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which of the following is a correct use of the prefix 'N'?

• Enable

• Enact

• Enfold

• Encase

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does 'encase' imply about the object?

• To paint it

• To expose it

• To cover it completely

• To break it

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the effect of 'enrich' on something?

• Makes it smaller

• Makes it larger

• Makes it richer

• Makes it poorer

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What action does 'embed' imply?

• To highlight

• To erase

• To detach

• To insert deeply

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does 'employ' primarily mean?

• To promote

• To dismiss from a job

• To hire for a job

• To retire

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word could use the prefix 'M' to mean 'to cause to have a use'?

• Emotion

• Emphasize

• Employ

• Embrace

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A