1. Root Words and Affixes
I can use root words, prefixes and suffixes to understand the meaning of an unknown word.
Rachel A. Darnell

2. What is a affix?
An affix is a a prefix or suffix, that can be attached to a base, stem, or root word.
Affixes include;
prefixes
suffixes

3. What is a root word? sing A root word is a word that has a prefix,
suffix, or both added to it.
The root word is the word
without any added parts.
For example:
singing
sing
the root word is _______
The root word can also be called the stem or the base word.

4. What is a prefix? A prefix is a word part that is added before
the root or stem or base word.
Examples of prefixes
mis + lay = mislay
un + kind = unkind
re + act = react
pre + fix = prefix

5. What is a suffix? A suffix is a word part that is added after
the root or stem or base word.
Examples of suffixes
happy + ness = happiness
danger + ous = dangerous
reason + able = reasonable
hope + less = hopeless
care + full = careful
just + ify = justify

6. singing Get out those white boards and let’s practice.
Underline the root words .
Circle the prefix or suffix.
singing

7. unzipped searched enraged
You
are
doing
great!

8. dismount unloading tramping
Keep up
the good
work!

9. important unfriendly beloved
Good
job!

10. uneasy dishonestly homeless
WOW!
I think
you got
it!!

11. Together think up three words that have prefixes and suffixes.
Now, it’s your turn.
Get with a partner.
Together think up three words that
have prefixes and suffixes.
Underline the root words.
Circle the prefixes and suffixes.
Be ready to share in ten minutes.
Underline the root words.
Circle the prefixes and suffixes.