3.ELAR.3.C
Identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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meaningwordsaffixesim- (into)non-dis-in- (not, non)pre--ness-y-ful
Skills
- identify (the meaning of words with affixes) #dok1
- use (words with affixes in context) #dok2
- explain (the meaning of affixed words) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the meaning of words with affixes like im-, non-, dis-, in-, pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful. #dok1
- I can use words with affixes correctly in my speaking and writing. #dok2
- I can explain how an affix changes the meaning of a base word. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Adding affixes to base words can change or expand the meaning of a word.
- Understanding how affixes work helps readers and writers make sense of new words.
Essential Questions
- How do affixes change the meaning of a base word?
- What strategies can help you figure out the meaning of a word with an unfamiliar affix?
- Why is it important to understand affixes when reading or writing?
- How can using words with affixes improve your communication?