Take it Apart!

Take it Apart! : 

Take it Apart! Are you having trouble understanding words in your textbook or homework? Learn to take words apart to discover their meaning by using root words, prefixes, and suffixes! Presentation Created by Elizabeth Mattingly, LTCY 524

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I’m sure you’re thinking…prefixes, suffixes, and root words??? I learned those in elementary school! Why would I waste my time? Trust me, you’ll be surprised on how many of them you’ve forgotten and how much they will help you with college vocabulary. Take a look!

Root words : 

Root words A root word is the most basic form of a word that is able to convey a particular description, thought or meaning.

Getting to the Root of Things : 

Getting to the Root of Things To broaden your vocabulary, you need to know the meaning of the most common root words in the English language. Knowing these roots will help you understand unfamiliar words that you encounter in text. Here’s a list of some common root words: http://www.betterendings.org/homeschool/Words/Root%20Words.htm#ROOT

Practice Makes Perfect! : 

Practice Makes Perfect! Test your knowledge of root words here: http://www.prefixsuffix.com/rooty.php?navblks=1011000

Prefixes : 

Prefixes A prefix is a syllable, group of syllables, or word added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning or create a new word. (Ex. preheat – to heat before)

Fix Your Mind on Prefixes! : 

Fix Your Mind on Prefixes! Check out these common prefixes. http://www.betterendings.org/homeschool/Words/Root%20Words.htm#PREFIXES

Practice Prefixes : 

Practice Prefixes Now that you’ve learned some prefixes, test your knowledge! http://www.manythings.org/wbg/prefixes-mw.html

Suffixes : 

Suffixes A suffix is a syllable, group of syllables, or a word added to the end of a word to change its meaning or create a new word. (Ex. Traceable – able to be traced.)

Suffocate Yourself with Suffixes! : 

Suffocate Yourself with Suffixes! Study these suffixes to broaden your vocabulary! http://www.betterendings.org/homeschool/Words/Root%20Words.htm#SUFFIXES_

Did you get it? : 

Did you get it? Test yourself to see if you’ve ‘got’ suffixes! http://www.missmaggie.org/scholastic/shortcircuit_eng_launcher.html Be sure to choose Level 4!

Put the pieces together! : 

Put the pieces together! Now you should have a basic knowledge of common root words, prefixes, and suffixes. When you encounter unfamiliar words in text, be sure to try to take them apart to find their meaning! You can find more practice here: http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/5_6/fishtanks1/fishtanks1.htm