Unit 19, Lesson 7

February 9, 2011

1. Listening for Word Parts: Prefixes

• Look for prefixes:– Fore-, mid-, mis-, over-

• 1. Midbrain 6. Foreman• 2. Foresee 7. Overboard• 3. Overcoat 8. Midyear• 4. Mislaid 9. Misgiving• 5. Oversleep 10. Forecast

2. Review: Prefixes

• A base word is a word that can stand alone and does not have a prefix or suffix.

• Prefixes and suffixes are affixes- meaningful word parts that can be added to base words.

• Prefixes are added to the beginnings of words and extend or modify the words’ meanings.

2. Build It: Words with Prefixes

• Use the prefixes (fore-, mid-, mis-, over-) and the base words (see, cast, land, hand, spend, use, size, step) to make new words

• Divide your paper into 4 columns• Place the prefixes at the top of those columns

and write the new words under the correct prefix

• Example to follow

Fore- Mid- Mis- Over-

Foresee

Forecast

Forehand

Midland

Midsize

Miscast

Misspend

MisuseMisstep

OverseeOvercast

OverlandOverhandOverspendOvercastOveruse

Oversize

Overstep

2. Build It: Words with Prefixes

• Please turn to workbook page R70 (be sure it says PREFIXES at the top of the page)

• Locate the columns – Fore-, Mid-, Mis-, Over-

• Choose two examples from the previous exercise and place them into the correct columns

Workbook Page R70

Fore- Mid- Mis-

Over-

Provide two examples for each Syllable Types! They can be found using the previous exercise.

Please ask if you REALLY REALLY need help.

Workbook Page R15

2. Word Fluency

• Please record your trials on page R42– Unit 19– Lesson 7– 2.9.11

3. Vocabulary Focus

• Please turn to workbook page C4• Locate the highlighted words and their

definitions at the bottom of the pages– Mind, subject, subject, gesture, prodigy, signify,

blurred• Read and discuss the words and their

definitions• Clarify the meanings in the context

3. Use the Clues

• Read lines 40-47• Look at Use the Clues A on page C5• Follow the directions to clarify the meaning of

the phrase:– Fits of fantasy

Workbook Page C5

Daydreaming, or his mind wanders away from real life

3. Use the Clues

• Read lines 74-83• Look at Use the Clues B on page C7• Follow the directions to clarify the meaning of

the phrase:– Accidently on purpose

Workbook Page C5

Makes it seem like an accident, but did it intentionally

3. Use the Clues

• Read lines 203-206• Look at Use the Clues A on page C11• Follow the directions to clarify the meaning of

the phrase:– Give someone else a break

Workbook Page C5

Allow someone else to win

3. Expression of the Day

• Just between you and me

• Definition: don’t tell anyone else

• Example:– Just between you and me, we’re going to surprise

him for his birthday.

4. Review: Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs• Words in English have different functions, or jobs.• Nouns are words that name people, places, things, and

ideas.• Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns.

They tell which one? what kind? or how many?• Verbs are words that describe action (wait, float) or a

state of being (is, were). Verbs show time. They can be regular or irregular.

• EXAMPLE– He painted the boat. Painted used as a verb– A painted boat floated on the lake. Painted as an adjective.

4. Identify It: Words in Text• Please turn to workbook page C4• Read the directions in the margin for Identify It: Words in

Text• Locate and read the first highlighted word, subject, on

page C4, and its definition at the bottom of the page• Read the sentence on page C4 in which subject is

highlighted• Decide if subject is being used as a noun, verb, or

adjective• Write A (adjective), N (noun), or V (verb) above the words• Repeat this for only the highlighted words

Workbook Page C4

A

V

DIRECTIONS:

Workbook Page C5

V

Workbook Page C7

Workbook Page C9

Workbook Page C11

V

N

Workbook Page C14

A

5. Instructional Text: Raymond’s Run

• Before you read– This is a fiction story (not real)– Keep in mind: we will be doing a character analysis, so

be aware of the characters and highlight or underline things about them as you read

• As you read (the story is on page C4 in your workbook or page 21 in your hardcover)– In the margin, there are directions and for what to do-

PLEASE READ!!– Ask if you have questions

Directions:1. Identify the main character

and write about the main character on the lines below

2. Underline words or phrases that describes Squeaky

3. Draw a box around words or phrases that describe the setting

Workbook Page C4

6. Spotlight on Characters

• After you read the story– Character: a person, animal, or thing who takes part in

the story– Trait: an attribute describing the character– Evidence from Text: examples of a character’s trait

found in the text• In the Text: examples found directly from the text• Inferred: examples inferred from what was stated in the text• Explanation: explanation of how the evidence relates to the

character’s trait

Handout

EXAMPLE:Squeaky caring - takes care of Raymond