PR-6218IRE Reading for Success - Book 3
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Vocabulary<br />
Specific word instruction activities – 2<br />
Adding prefixes and suffixes<br />
Challenge the pupils to think of new words using prefixes and suffixes.<br />
Materials<br />
• chart paper • writing paper<br />
• marker • pencils<br />
1. In a group, discuss prefixes and suffixes with the pupils.<br />
2. Explain that a prefix is a word part at the beginning of a word. For example, the prefix un can be<br />
added to the word tie to make the word untie.<br />
3. Explain that a suffix is a word part at the end of a word. For example, the suffix able can be added to<br />
com<strong>for</strong>t to make the word com<strong>for</strong>table.<br />
4. Ask the pupils to think of other prefixes and suffixes they know. List these in two separate columns<br />
on chart paper. (See below.)<br />
5. Post the lists in a prominent location in the classroom.<br />
6. Distribute paper and pencils to pupils and instruct them to write down as many words as possible<br />
using the prefixes and suffixes listed.<br />
pre-<br />
dis-<br />
unsub-<br />
Prefixes<br />
-ness<br />
-er<br />
Suffixes<br />
-ful<br />
-less<br />
Slang (Is it or isn’t it?)<br />
Your pupils will have fun discussing common slang words.<br />
Materials<br />
• copy of page 112<br />
• pencils<br />
1. Understanding the use of slang is important <strong>for</strong> a few reasons. First, pupils need to recognise slang<br />
spellings versus proper spellings of words. Secondly, pupils need to learn when slang is and is not<br />
appropriate.<br />
Viewing sample<br />
2. Discuss slang words, such as gotcha, lemme and ain’t. Continue to practise by having each pupil<br />
complete page 112.<br />
<strong>Reading</strong> <strong>for</strong> success 110 Prim-Ed Publishing – www.prim-ed.com
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