1. Unit 1 Roots and Affixes ROOTS Cred = believe Jur, jus, jud = law, justice Ben, bene, bon = good, well Mal, male = bad, abnormal, worse Bio = life PREFIXES Co-, com- Together, with Contra-, counter- Against, opposite Sub- Under, below Super-, sur- Over, above, beyond SUFFIXES -ology Study of

2. SAMPLE STORY Once upon a time there was a girl of incredible intelligence living in a small village. Because she was so wise, many people came to her when they had a problem; she could always decide what was just in every situation. A malady threatened to rob her and the town of this beneficial wit. Fortunately, the town doctor created an antibiotic to cure her. The girl and the town lived happily ever after. Incredible: hardly able to believe Just: lawful Malady: bad illness Beneficial: having a good outcome Antibiotic: kills the life of bacteria

3. Roots and Affixes Activity On the bottom of your notes, choose two words from each of the new prefixes/suffixes (TEN TOTAL); write out the word and its definition. On the back of your notes, write a story using those words correctly. EXTRA CREDIT: Each additional word will add extra points.