This slide show covers around 70 most common word parts
(suffixes, roots, prefixes).
Whole Class, Verbal Option
The game/activity directions are stated at the beginning, with practice slides - say the word part on the screen, say the definition, then state an example word - there are prompts throughout so the students know what to do. How challenging it is depends on how quickly you move through the activity, which is up to whoever is running the slideshow (teacher or student).
Independent Work, Written Option
Another (less lively) version of this activity is to have students write down the word part, the meaning, and 2-3 example words (E.g. re- / do again / revisit, revise, redact)
> A great test prep exercise. Knowledge of word parts gives students the ability to make 'smart guesses' when they don't have a certain answer.
> The last 6 slides have all the word parts, meanings, and example words in the order presented in the slide show.
> Appropriate for grades 6+
> Optional worksheet designed for use with this PowerPoint: Word Parts: Common Prefixes, Root Words, & Suffixes Handout & Fill-In Form
> Worksheet NOT necessary to do any above activities.
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Related ResourcesWord Parts Pack: Prefixes, Root Words, & Suffixes Activity Pack (13 pgs)
Word Parts: Prefixes, Roots, & Suffixes Handout & Fill-In Form