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Grade 5 - Reading 1.2 and 1.4 Use word origins to determine the meaning of unknown words.

Grade 5 - Reading 1.2 and 1.4 Use word origins to determine the meaning of unknown words. Word Origins.

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Grade 5 - Reading 1.2 and 1.4 Use word origins to determine the meaning of unknown words.

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  1. Grade 5 - Reading 1.2 and 1.4Use word origins to determine the meaning of unknown words. Word Origins When you are trying to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word, it helps to try to break the word down into parts. Prefixes and suffixes often provide valuable clues as to the meaning of words.

  2. PrefixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefix Meaning Example Meaning anti- against anti-war against war There was an anti-war protest at the park.

  3. PrefixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefix Meaning Example Meaning auto- self automobile self driven vehicle Her father gave her an automobile for her sixteenth birthday.

  4. PrefixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefix Meaning Example Meaning bi- two bicycle a cycle with two wheels Sara washed her bicycle after she rode it through the mud.

  5. PrefixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefix Meaning Example Meaning de- remove deodorant remove odor Her mom used a cleaner with deodorant to clean the kitchen.

  6. PrefixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefix Meaning Example Meaning dis- not dishonest not honest The boy was dishonest with his parents.

  7. PrefixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefix Meaning Example Meaning multi- many multicolor many colors She chose a multicolor shirt to wear today.

  8. PrefixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefix Meaning Example Meaning post- after post-war after the war Post-war the soldiers went home to their families.

  9. PrefixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefix Meaning Example Meaning pre- before preheat heat before Please preheat the oven before you put in the brownies.

  10. SuffixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the end of a word to change its meaning. Suffix Meaning Example Meaning -able capable of fixable capable of being fixed The car is fixable, so you won’t have to buy a new one.

  11. SuffixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the end of a word to change its meaning. Suffix Meaning Example Meaning -ful full of beautiful full of beauty She created a beautiful painting for her mother.

  12. SuffixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the end of a word to change its meaning. Suffix Meaning Example Meaning -ous having qualities of joyous having the qualities of joy The wedding ceremony was a joyous one.

  13. SuffixesA word or part of a word that is placed at the end of a word to change its meaning. Suffix Meaning Example Meaning -less without hopeless without hope He felt hopeless when his dog ran away.

  14. Now, complete the assignment on Study Island. Remember to read the directions carefully and pay attention to your grade.

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