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An affix plus a base word equals what? A new word! Invite your class members to discover words using affixes and base words. Learners then write sentences using the real words that they put together.
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow pupils to work with partners to increase collaboration and decrease the number of boards and cards you have to make
- Laminate the cards and boards for more prolonged use
- When you want to introduce new or different words, use these materials as a template
Classroom Considerations
- Learners will need to have prior knowledge about affixes and base words to complete the activity; however, there is some exploration and flexibility built-in
Pros
- It comes with three root word boards and twelve affixes
- Learners are required to interact with word parts in a hands-on way and practice using these words in the context of complete sentences
Cons
- None