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Scare(ing) Me
After reading material about
monsters, the student will be able to identify how
word parts contribute to the whole. The student will
create new words by combining prefixes, suffixes, and
root words.
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Nevada
Objective(s):
2.4 - The student will apply the meaning of
Greek and Latin derived roots
and affixes to determine the
meaning of words encountered in reading across the
curriculum.
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Subjects:
English/Language Arts, Languages
Learning
Level: Middle School
Author(s):
Deenene Armstrong, Laree Glasgow, Curt
Frye
Submitted by: George Breaz
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Classroom - Time is
dependent on initial reading of the story. 2-4
weeks
Grouping / Interaction(s):
Whole group -
activity will be led by teacher
Small group - student
pairs, shared brainstorming
Individual - create
monsters
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Day 1 - Building background for lesson
1.
K-W-L, basic knowledge of word origin
2. Teacher will
write "Review/Preview" or words using similar
roots.
Students will underline similarities (roots) and
share in a class discussion of the differences.
3.
Teacher will reinforce discovery of similarities and
differences by labeling prefixes, suffixes, and root
words.
Day 2
1. Read first few pages of
selection and have students self-select words for prefix,
suffix identification and create a group list of words with
different
prefixes and suffixes.
2. Pass out
Appendix 2.2.A-C (1-6) and discuss.
3. Students will
review lists of words and connect their understanding
of word parts.
Day 3 - 5 - Identify Greek and Latin
affixes
1. Finish reading story and regular story
discussion and understanding.
2. Students will list ten
words from text that include different prefixes
or suffixes. Student will share selected words after making
flash cards.
Day 6
1. Students will work in
small groups to create names from new knowledge about words
for monsters.
2. Students will create rough drawing of
monster, labeling different parts.
3. Students will
create a rough draft that includes a drawing of the
monster and supplies needed to create final
version.
Day 7 - 8
1. Student will create
monsters using their own materials and school-provided
supplies.
Day 9 - 10 - Assessment
1. Students
will present monsters while teacher assesses understanding
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Students will present completed monster
that reflects understanding of prefixes, suffixes, and root
words. |
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