Identify the 3 types of context clues (pg. 2)
1. definition2.
3.
What does conviction mean in the sentence above?
Which phrase is a synonym of conviction and helps to suggest its meaning?
Answer the following questions about the video on page 5.
synonym
antonym
example
general
definition
example
synonym
antonym
Using Context Clues (pg. 8)
What 5 questions should you ask yourself when you come across an unfamiliar word or phrase?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Unit 6 Lesson 4: Using Affixes and Roots
Key Words
Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
affix -
prefix -
root -
suffix -
Fill in the blanks (pg. 2)
As you read, you are bound to come across an unfamiliar word. When this occurs, being able to identify _____________ or _________________ word parts sometimes can help you.
The _____________ and the __________________ serve as clues to the meaning of a word.
Knowing ___________________ or ___________________ word parts can greatly help you in ______________________ words you don’t know.
___________________ words is like putting together pieces of a puzzle.
Check-In Answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
see
cover
create
appear
increase
feeling
heat
hold
the result of
the fear of
the opposite of
the action of
Using Affixes and Roots as Clues to Meaning (pg. 6)
Watch the video on page 6. Summarize it below.
Why does understanding the root of a word help you determine meaning?
Why are the affixes of a word important to identify?
Study the following chart below. Then use it to match each of the following words to its meaning. (pg. 8)
antisocial
wonderful
flawless
substandard
premature
Expansive
not meeting expectations
Inclined to spread out
exceedingly great or amazing
occurring too soon
unfriendly toward others
free of mistakes
Using Affixes and Roots as Clues to Meaning (pg. 10)
Fill in the following chart below. Use the chart on page 10 to help you.
Root
Meaning
+Root
Meaning
= New Word
-cardio-
-gram-
writing
-hypo-
below
-derm-
hypodermic
bone
suffering
osteopath
Question 1 Answer:
Question 2 Answer:
Question 4 Answer:
answer these like a 7th grader