Affixes Webquest

Welcome!

You will explore affixes. Please read the instructions carefully, and follow each step. 

Step #1

Go to the "Task" section at the bottom or top of the page.

This activity will build your vocabulary by studying words derived from Greek and Latin roots and affixes.  

You will be able to define vocabulary words easier.

Remember, word parts fit together like parts of a puzzle.

Step 2: Turn to the "Word Play" section of your journal and click on "Process" at the bottom or top of the page.

Step 3:

Watch this video! (Click)

https://drive.google.com/a/marshallisd.com/file/d/0BxFGlhE7lvFIV1FIeW4wV2VtQzA/view?usp=sharing

Step 4:

In the "Word Play" section of the journal, write in your own words (paraphrase) the meaning of prefix and suffix. 

Step 5:

Watch this video! (Click)

https://drive.google.com/a/marshallisd.com/file/d/0BxFGlhE7lvFIMFNFa3dxamV1X1U/view?usp=sharing

Step 6:

In the "Word Play" section of the journal, write in your own words (paraphrase) the meaning of root word.

Step 7:

Go to each website below to practice using prefixes and suffixes. 

(Click)

https://www.ezschool.com/play/english/match-root-words-with-correct-suffixes-and-prefixes/979

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits/activities_y6/activity4.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2_activities/english/spelling.shtml

https://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=29400#.V92RBZgrI-U

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/athens_games/gameGreekToMe.htm

http://www.missmaggie.org/scholastic/shortcircuit_eng_launcher.html

Step 8:

Make this chart in your journal in the "Word Play" section.

Step 9:

Create your own foldable using four words with a prefix or a suffix.

Divide the word between the prefix/suffix and the root.

Write the meaning of the word. 

Step 10:

Put the foldable in the "Word Play" section of your journal.

Now click on "Conclusion."

What's my grade?

You did it!

Congratulations!!  You learned how to break down unfamiliar words by learning about root words, suffixes, and prefixes.

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