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This Words by Heart: Prefixes/Suffixes Activity activity also includes:
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This lesson is so beneficial it makes any teacher's heart skip a beat! After readers identify words from Words by Heart, they break down unknown vocabulary with a handout detailing various prefixes and suffixes. Once they finish examining their unknown vocabulary words, they practice using the words in their own writing.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have wordsmiths create a word wall in the classroom and use it to teach vocabulary throughout the entire unit
- Create a class quizlet deck of all vocabulary words using prefixes and suffixes
Classroom Considerations
- To avoid class distractions and promote individual work, consider arranging your room in rows
Pros
- Includes a helpful handout that details prefixes and suffixes as well as space to practice newly identified words in writing
- Provides graphic organizers to help learners make sense of unknown vocabulary words
Cons
- None