Building Words with Spec, Ity, Ed, Aud, and Graph
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Objective
I can identify the meanings of the morphemes/root words spec, ity, ed, aud, and graph and explain how they contribute to the meaning of a word.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
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The video demonstrated how adding the letter "s" can change the meaning of a word (mug to mugs). The suffix "-ed" can also change a word's meaning. Provide an example of a verb and explain how adding "-ed" changes its meaning.
The root "graph" relates to writing. Based on this, what do you think the word "autograph" means? Explain your reasoning.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“The word "walk" means to move by foot. Explain how adding "-ed" to make "walked" changes the meaning of the word. The word "talk" means to speak. Explain how adding "-ed" to make "talked" changes the meaning of the word.”
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