Identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes

Key Notes:

Base Words:

• Definition: The core part of a word that carries its primary meaning.
• Examples: “Play” in “playground”, “jump” in “jumped”.

Prefixes:

• Definition: A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
• Examples: “Un-” (unhappy), “Re-” (redo), “Pre-” (preview).

Suffixes:

• Definition: A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its function or meaning.
• Examples: “-ed” (played), “-ing” (jumping), “-ful” (beautiful).

Identifying and Understanding Usage:

• Teach students to recognize prefixes and suffixes by breaking down words into meaningful parts.
• Discuss how prefixes and suffixes alter the meaning or grammatical function of a word.
• Use examples relevant to their vocabulary and reading level to reinforce understanding.

Practice:

• Provide worksheets or interactive activities where students can identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes in various contexts.
• Encourage them to create their own examples to demonstrate comprehension.

Application:

• Help students apply their knowledge by using base words, prefixes, and suffixes to decode unfamiliar words in reading assignments.
• Discuss how understanding these parts can enhance their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

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