1. Determine which four “root words” are
actually prefixes. Be ready to justify your
answer with at least two examples that shows
how the word is a prefix.
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You will have 3 minutes to write everything
you already know about prefixes on the
front of your packet.
You will be split into groups of 3.
You will then discuss and transfer your
groups knowledge about prefixes onto your
thought bubble card. (5 minutes)
You will then present your ideas to the class
and add your ideas to our class poster.
Add all ideas to the front of your packet as
we go.
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Where does the prefix go in a word? At the
_______________ of the word.
EQ #1-What is a prefix and how does it alter
the meanings of words?
1. A prefix is added to beginning of word to
change its meaning.
The prefix “pre” means “before” so a prefix is
fixed before a word.
2. Prefixes can change word to mean the
opposite, so they are VERY IMPORTANT!
3. Prefixes create NEW meanings and NEW
words.
Assignment- Name and Block on paper FIRST!
1. Answer today’s essential question in a
complete sentence.
2. Look at the front of your prefix packet in
your thought bubble. Compare and Contrast
your knowledge of prefixes before and after
today’s lesson in three sentences.
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What is a prefix and how do they alter the
meanings of words?
What are three purposes for writing?
Ante-before,
antecedent
De- down,
completely,
removal
Anti- opposite,
against
Antarctic, antiaircraft
De-ice,
descend
Prefixes
Counteragainst,
opposite
BeAll over, all around,
thoroughly
Counterattack,
counteract
Bespeckled, befriend
Contraagainst,
opposite
Contraceptive,
contraband
Com-with
combat
Summarizer
• Write the prefixes that we learned today and
what they mean on a scrap of paper with your
name on the top.
• It’s Okay to Pass Summary Notes- You will
exchange your paper with someone else. That
person will read your answers and respond, in
sentence form, about your knowledge of
these prefixes. You must write two sentences
to this person.
– Example- Wow, Mrs. Bradley, you got them all right! You’re doing a
great job learning your prefixes and must have listened in class today.
PSSA Review
• An author’s viewpoint is usually included in
writing in some way, even if they do not
intend it to be. What are three places, or
article types, that author’s intend their
viewpoints to be heard?
Bellringer
1. What are seven of the most common prefixes
and their meanings? (We learned seven
yesterday, so use those.)
2. Please use at least TWO of the prefixes that
we learned yesterday in a sentence.
REMEMBER- they must be attached to a word
and make sense. You may write two sentences
if you wish.
Dia- through or
across
Diagonal,
diagram
Dis- removal, negative
Hyper- beyond,
more than
normal
(making the word mean the
opposite), expulsion (to cast
out)
hyperextend
Disadvantage, disengage
Prefixes
Hemi- half
En- put into or on,
hemisphere
intensfy, bring into
Engulf, enlighten, enrage
Ex- out ,
Extra- outside
or beyond
upward,
completely or
previous
extracurricular
Ex-boyfriend,
exit, exclude,
Summarizer
On your paper, please list only prefixes
that we learned yesterday or today….
3- prefixes that you know well and their
meanings
2- prefixes that you have never heard of or
seen and don’t use often. Record their
meanings too please.
1- prefix that you will try to use, in context,
today or this weekend and a possible
sentence you might use it in.
(You can make your family think you are REALLY SMART!)
Bellringer
1. What is the first step in answering an
essay question?
2. What are four prefixes and their
meanings?
3. What are two root words and their
meanings?
4. What is propaganda?
Hypo-under
hypodermic
Peri- round,
about
Influx,
inappropriat
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perimeter
Overexcessive,
completely
In- not,
without, into
or inside
Prefixes
Upper,over,
outer, above
Intrainside
Overcoat,
overconfident
intramural
Out- going beyond
or exceeding,
external, away from
Outperform,
outside, outhouse
Non- absence or
negative –
substitute “Not”
Non-linear, nonprofit
Summarizer- Monday March 29th
 Please write your response on the back of
your summary paper.
Assignment- draw a Frayer Model on the back
UPPER HALF of your paper. Then, choose
one prefix you learned today and fill in the
model using the prefix, its meaning,
examples using the prefix, examples of words
that do NOT use that prefix, and a sketch of
what that prefix means.
Bellringer
1. What are three text patterns,
besides compare and
contrast?
2. What is bias?
3. What are five forms of bias?
Post- after
in time or
order
Syn- in union, acting
together
Pre- before in time,
place or order of
importance
postpone
synchronize
Previous, prefix,
pregame
Sub- at a lower
position, lower
rank or nearly
Prefixes
Pro- in support of,
acting for, motion
towards, before in time
or place
Submarine,
subway, subtropical
Prologue, propulsion,
pro-war
Semi- half,
partly
semicircle
Re- again
Repaint,
redo
Partner Study
Study your new words with a shoulder buddy
(someone who is no more than two seats
away from you) for 3 minutes!
Trans-across, beyond, into
a different state
Transnational
Translate, transcontinental
Railroad
Mis- not or
wrong
Misunderstand,
misjudge,
mistake
Under- beneath, low,
lower rank, not enough
Underarm, understudy,
underdeveloped
Ultra- beyond or
extreme
Ultraviolet,
ultramicroscopic
Prefixes
Un- not,
reversal,
cancellation of
something
Unacceptable,
unplug