Prefixes
What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word unhappy?
Not or not happy
What does the suffix -ful mean?
Identify the prefix and suffix in unhelpful.
un- and -ful
Describe a pumpkin using two adjectives.
Answers vary: A pumpkin is round and orange.
Add who, what, where, when, why, or how information to the sentence: The family ate.
The family ate Thanksgiving dinner at home last night to celebrate what they are thankful for.
Add a prefix to the word read to mean "read again."
Reread
Add the suffix -less to care. What new word do you make?
Careless
What is the base word in carelessness?
Care
Describe a turkey. Include what it looks like and where it lives.
Answers vary: A turkey is a large bird with feathers, and lives in the wild or on farms.
Add who, what, when, or why information to this sentence: The turkey was yummy.
Last week, the turkey was yummy because it was flavorful and juicy.
What does the prefix "dis-" mean in the word "disagree?"
Not or opposite
What does the suffix -est mean in the word quickest?
Most quick
Break apart unbelievable. What does each word part mean? What does unbelievable mean overall?
un- = not; believe = base word; -able = can be done/capable of; not capable of being believed.
Describe Thanksgiving dinner. Include a who, what, when, where, and why.
Answers vary: Last year, I ate Thanksgiving dinner with my family at home to celebrate what we're thankful for.
Add who, what, where, when, why, or how information to the sentence: The students helped.
Yesterday, the students helped their teacher prepare the classroom for the Thanksgiving celebration.
What does the word "misunderstand" mean? Break apart the prefix and base word to explain.
To understand something incorrectly; mis- means wrongly
Add a suffix to thank to describe someone who feels gratitude.
Thankful
Build a word using the prefix "re-," the base word "use," and the suffix "-able." What does the new word mean?
Reusable; able to be used again
Describe a person who is thoughtful. Include who they are and what that person might do.
Answers vary: My friend cares about others and might help someone who is having a hard day.
Add who, what, where, when, why, or how information to the sentence: The girl shared.
The thoughtful girl shared her lunch with her friend in the cafeteria today because he forgot his food.
The directions were unclear, so Marcus had to reread them. Identify the two words with prefixes and explain what each prefix means.
Unclear (un- = not); reread (re- = again)
What is the difference between "thoughtful" and "thoughtless?" Explain how the suffix changes the meaning.
Thoughtful means showing care; thoughtless means not showing care or consideration
Break apart disrespectful. Identify the prefix, base word, and suffix. Explain the meaning of the entire word.
Dis- = not/opposite; respect = base word; -ful = full of; full of the opposite of respect/lacking respect
Describe something you appreciate. Include what it is, at least two characteristics, and why it is important to you.
Answers vary; must include a complete explanation. I appreciate my big black car because it gets me where I need to go and can hold all of my friends.
Expand this sentence into TWO related complete sentences: The family celebrated.
The family celebrated Thanksgiving at Grandma's house. Everyone shared what they appreciated before eating dinner together.