Prefixes and Suffixes
List 5 prefixes and suffixes along with there meaning.
-ful = full of something
-pre= before
-non, -un, -im, -in, -dis, -mis = not
-able = easy to do
- less = without
-y = full of something
-ed = past, -ing = present
What is an Inference?
Using what I know vs. what I see or read to come up with my own idea or prediction.
Why did the turkey join a band?
because it had the Drumsticks :)
The story says, “Ella’s face lit up when she saw the surprise party.”
What can you infer about how Ella feels?
happy or excited
Which word should be capitalized in this sentence?
“on monday, we are going to the park.”
On Monday
What does the word "Misinterpret" mean?
mis = wrong so, to interpret, tell or translate something wrong.
A character packs rope, a flashlight, and a map before leaving. What can you infer about where they are going?
DOUBLE JEPORADY
That the character is going camping, going on a hike, or going somewhere outdoors
What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
"Wing, Wing"
The character clenches their fists and scowls when someone takes their toy.
What can you infer about how they feel?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
angry or frustrated
Choose the correct plural form: One fox, two ___?
Foxes
You see the word preview in a passage. Using the prefix, what can you infer the character is doing?
the character is most likely looking at, going over or checking something before.
The characters argue, work together to solve a problem, and end the story smiling.
What can you infer the message (theme) of the story might be?
Teamwork
What key won’t open any doors on Thanksgiving?
a tur-key
The character says, “I hope I can do this right.”
What can you infer about how the character is feeling?
DOUBLE JEPORADY
Nervous, shy, unsure
Find the adjective in the sentence:
“The tall tree swayed in the wind.”
Tall
What is the correct word for "to think about again"
rethink, reconsider
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: A character tells the truth about breaking a vase, even though they are scared of getting in trouble.
What can you infer the story teaches about honesty? What is the theme of the story? (please don't just put honesty, what is the lesson being learned)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Telling the truth is the right thing to do, even when it’s hard
What’s a turkey’s favorite game?
Beak a boo
A character smiles but their eyes look worried when they see their lost dog.
What can you infer about their feelings?
happy to see the dog but worried about what happened?
Identify the proper noun in this sentence:
“We went to Disney World last summer.”
Disney World
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What does the word Overreact mean? Use what you know about prefixes and suffixes to answer the question.
To react too much, or to make a small problem a big problem.
A character is scared of swimming, but jumps into the water to save a friend.
What can you infer about the theme?
The theme is about courage and being brave even when your afraid
List 3 things your thankful for
300 points for both teams
A character keeps checking their phone, biting their nails, and pacing.
What can you infer they are thinking and feeling?
they are anxious or worried, probably waiting for important news
Rewrite this sentence correctly, fixing capitalization, punctuation, and any spelling mistakes:
“my friend said lets go to the zoo tomorrow she loves monkeys and elephants”
My friend said, ‘Let’s go to the zoo tomorrow.’ She loves monkeys and elephants.