Base Words and Common Prefixes

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can find base words and demonstrate how to use five prefixes or suffixes to change their meanings.

Lesson Flow

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6 min

PREFIXES & SUFFIXES | English Lesson

Kevin Spaans

Practice

14 min

6 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Identify the base word in the word "unbelievable" and explain how the prefix and suffix change its meaning. Create a new word by adding a suffix to the base word "care." Explain the meaning of the new word.

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