All About Affixes

What is a Prefix?

A prefix is one form of an affix which is placed BEFORE the stem of a word

​Re-
Rewrite

​Re- means Again

What is a Suffix?

A suffix is another type of affix which is placed AFTER the stem of a word

​-able
Preventable

-able means 'can be done'

Greek & Latin Roots

These are word parts that have meaning. They serve as building blocks for words.

​form
Reform

form means 'shape'

​latin root

Greek & Latin Roots

These are word parts that have meaning. They serve as building blocks for words.

​hydr
Hydration

hydr means 'water'

​greek root

Today's Assignment

- Use the internet to find the definition of the affixes given to you. Then provide an example of a word that uses that affix. Once you are finished with all of your words, come up to the smart board to type your definition and example in.
- Once all of the affixes have been filled in, copy them down.
*If we have time, a game has been prepared for you guys :)