Teach the Prefix in Context

Worked model: Teach the Prefix in Context

1. 1Highlight a prefix in a unit term and use it to predict the meaning of an unfamiliar related word
2. 2Connect each part to a change in meaning or word function
3. 3Test related forms in subject sentences
4. 4Use the appropriate form in a new sentence and explain the choice

Worked classroom example

Compare heat and reheat in a practical instruction. Re- signals doing the heating again. Confirm the meaning in the actual instruction rather than treating every word beginning with re as the same structure.

Teach the move

1. 1

   Highlight a prefix in a unit term and use it to predict the meaning of an unfamiliar related word.

2. 2

   Connect each part to a change in meaning or word function.

3. 3

   Test related forms in subject sentences.

4. 4

   Use the appropriate form in a new sentence and explain the choice.

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