Affixes
Prefix: re-
Examples: refill, recycle, repeat
The prefix re-, which means “back” or “again,”
This character is the name of a shape with 12 faces
Correct these sentences:
has you ever been to a audition for a play
were glad that sammy is on hour team this year
1.) Have you ever been to an audition for a play?
2.) We're glad that Sammy is on our team this year.
Teacher discretion
What is Ms. Lee's favorite drink?
Teacher discretion (but really Starbucks or Dunkin Coffee)
Suffix: -ing
Examples: running, diving, talking
Verb form that indicates something is in the present tense
What are the 3 gifts Milo receives that will help him on his quest?
1.) A box of words from King Azaz
2.) A telescope from Alec Bing
3.) A magic staff from the Mathemagician
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
a.) However I am very good at math.
b.) However I, am very, good at math.
c.) However, I am very good at math.
d.) However I am very good, at math.
c.) However, I am very good at math.
Rewrite the sentences using correct punctuation and capitalization
when we were reading the book gone with the wind my teacher said this is an advanced book but you can read it without any problems
When we were reading the book Gone With the Wind, my teacher said, “This is an advanced book, but you can read it without any problems.”
What is Mrs. Minton's favorite book series?
+5: What is Mrs. Minton's OTHER favorite book series?
+5: Lord of the Rings
Use the following prefix in a correct sentence:
dis-
The prefix dis- means not, or opposite of
Sentence must include a word with that prefix dis- correctly
Why did King Azaz and the Mathemagician banish Rhyme and Reason?
They said that numbers and letters were equally important
Find the sentence with correct capitalization.
a.) our class enjoyed reading the poem "dreams" by langston Hughes.
b.) Our class enjoyed reading the poem "dreams" by Langston Hughes.
c.) our class enjoyed reading the Poem "Dreams" by Langston Hughes.
d.) Our class enjoyed reading the poem "Dreams" by Langston Hughes.
d.) Our class enjoyed reading the poem "Dreams" by Langston Hughes.
Rewrite the sentences using correct punctuation and capitalization
susan can you please pass me the pepper asked robert
“Susan, can you please pass me the pepper?” asked Robert.
How many cats does Ms. Lee have?
+5 if you can name BOTH :)
2
+5: Milo and Mia
d.) -er (ex. worker, singer)
Think about the transformation Milo has undergone throughout the book, what do you think Milo thinks about himself from the beginning of the book?
Teacher Discretion
Circle the proper nouns in these sentences:
1.) I read the Dallas Morning News every day.
2.) We have two dogs named Archie and Samantha.
3.) Did you have a good time at our Fourth of July picnic this year?
1.) Dallas Morning News
2.) Archie, Samantha
3.) Fourth of July
Combine the sentences into one sentence.
a.) On vacation, we plan to visit Washington. We also plan to visit Oregon. We plan to visit California as well.
b.) The boys love baseball. They also love basketball. They love golf too.
c.) Peter teaches English. He also teaches science. He teaches math as well.
a.) On vacation, we plan to visit Washington, Oregon, and California.
b.) The boys love baseball, basketball, and golf.
c.) Peter teaches English, science, and math.
2!
Why is learning about affixes important?
+5 Bonus: create a sentence using a work that has both a prefix and a suffix
Teacher discretion
"I never knew words could be so confusing," Milo said to Tock as he bent down to scratch the dog's ear.
"Only when you use a lot to say a little," answered Tock.
What does Tock mean by this statement?
Teacher discretion
Combine the sentences to make them less repetitive:
a.) We saw the movie. The movie was playing at the cinema downtown.
b.) The test was difficult. We took the test yesterday.
c.) The dog loves the park. The dog enjoys running by the pond.
Teacher discretion OR.....
a.) We saw the movie that was playing at the cinema downtown.
b.) The test we took yesterday was difficult.
c.) The dog loves the park and running by the pond.
Choose the correct words:
a.) "I know, that's a long thyme / time , right?" I replied.
b.) Our teacher was giving us a lessen / lesson on homophones.
c.) It was still pretty early in the morning / mourning.
d.) I grabbed the answer keys and ran toward the principal's / principle's office.
a.) "I know, that's a long time, right?" I replied.
b.) Our teacher was giving us a lesson on homophones.
c.) It was still pretty early in the morning.
d.) I grabbed the answer keys and ran toward the principal's office.
What are 2 things that Mrs. Minton says or does all the time?
What are 2 things that Ms. Lee says or does all the time?
Total of 4 must be present! (Teacher Discretion)