Unit I
Lesson 1 Review of “Divide and Conquer”
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: “Divide” words using the Root Bank. Then “conquer”
them by writing the meaning of the words.
prefix base word means
1. export ex-
____________ port
_ ___________ send goods out
_________________
2. biweekly ____________ _ ___________ _________________
3. infinite ____________ _ ___________ _________________
4. preview ____________ _ ___________ _________________
5. rewrite ____________ _ ___________ _________________
6. tricycle ____________ _ ___________ _________________
base suffix word means
7. tasteless ____________ _ ___________ _________________
8. beautiful ____________ _ ___________ _________________
9. quicker ____________ _ ___________ _________________
10. kindest ____________ _ ___________ _________________
Root Bank
Prefixes: ex- = out; bi- = two; in- = not; pre- = before; re- = back, again; tri- = three
Bases: port = carry; fin = end; vis = see
Suffixes: -less = without; -ful = full of; -er = more; -est = most
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Unit I Lesson 1 Review of “Divide and Conquer”
Part C:
Read and Reason
What’s the Difference?
Directions: Work with a partner. Write about the
differences between these pairs of words.
Word Pair Differences
pretest __________________________________________________
retest __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
preview __________________________________________________
review __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
refold __________________________________________________
unfold __________________________________________________
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precook __________________________________________________
recook __________________________________________________
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Review of “Divide and Conquer” Unit I Lesson 1
Part D:
Extend and Explore
Making and Writing Words
Directions: Use the vowels and consonants to make words that fit the clues.
The secret word at the end uses all the letters.
Consonants: l, s, s, s, t, t Vowels: a, e, e
1. Past tense of sit ___ ___ ___
2. Another word for exam ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Opposite of lad ___ ___ ___ ___
4. To notice the flavor of something; a sense ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. To decide; to calm or quiet ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Secret Word: having no #4
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
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Directional Prefixes in-, im- = “in, on, into” Unit I Lesson 2
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: “Divide” words into prefixes and
bases. Then “conquer” them by
writing the meaning of each word.
prefix base means word means
in
in-
1. inspect ____________ __spect
______________ look in, stare in
= look, watch _ _______________
2. inhale ____________ ________________
hale = breathe _ _______________
3. induct duct = lead _ _______________
____________ ________________
4. inhabit habit = dwell, live _ _______________
____________ ________________
port = carry _ _______________
5. import ____________ ________________
6. ingest gest = carry _ _______________
____________ ________________
prison, jail
7. imprison ____________ ________________ _ _______________
8. impulse ____________ __pulse = push, drive _ _______________
______________
9. input put
____________ ________________ _ _______________
10. invoke voke = voice, call _ _______________
____________ ________________
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Unit I Lesson 21 Directional Prefixes in-, im- = “in, on, into”
Part B:
Combine and Create
Chart the Words
Directions: Which bases make real words
when joined with in- and im-?
Put these parts together and place them on the chart.
clude merse vent press side
spect habit plode port
in- im-
Work with a partner. Look at the words listed in the two columns of the chart.
Create a rule that will help you know whether you should add in- or im-.
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Unit I Lesson 2 Directional Prefixes in-, im- = “in, on, into”
Part D:
Extend and Explore
Crossword Puzzle
Directions: Read the clues below. Solve the puzzle.
Across
1. official examination or review
2. one who brings things in
1
from another country
3. to look at closely
4. the opposite of leaving out 2
6. a person who comes up with
new ideas
7. to breath in 3
8. the act of inhaling
4 5
Down
1. a person who leaves one country
to live permanently in another
3. to put totally in water
4. the opposite of outside
5. a vacant home or place of residence
7. another word for something that
is amazing
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Unit I Lesson 3 Directional Prefixes com-, col- = “with, together”
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: Divide and conquer these words. The bases have
been provided for you. Remember that the
words will have something to do with
“together” or “with.”
prefix base means word means
a place to read or
1. college col-
____________ _ ___________
leg = read _________________
learn together
2. collide ____________ _ ___________
lid = slide _________________
3. collect ____________ _ ___________
lect = gather _________________
4. compact ____________ pact = together
_ ___________ _________________
5. compress ____________ press = press
_ ___________ _________________
6. composition____________ posit = put
_ ___________ _________________
7. combine ____________ bin = pair
_ ___________ _________________
8. compete ____________ pet = seek
_ ___________ _________________
9. complete ____________ plet = fill
_ ___________ _________________
10. collateral ____________ later = side
_ ___________ _________________
DID YOU KNOW?
The Latin word for plunder or booty taken during a raid
is called pila. When Roman soldiers destroyed towns, they
put all the plunder together in a “pile.” They compiled the
property and then divided it among the winning soldiers.
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Directional Prefixes com-, col- = “with, together” Unit I Lesson 3
Part B:
Combine and Create
Making Words
Directions: Make words with these word parts. Some boxes may have more
than one word. Others may be empty.
cen fer pos pa
con-
com-
DID YOU KNansOW ?
borrowed
When ancient Rom
money, they would bring something
called collateral. If the borrower did
not pay back the full amount, the
lender got to keep the collateral.
Thanks to the Romans, we have the
same practice today.
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Unit I Lesson 3 Directional Prefixes: com-, col- = “with, together”
Part E:
Go for the Gold!
Crossword Puzzle
Directions: Read the clues below. Solve the puzzle.
Across
1. to press together 1
2. to express oneself in such a way
that one is clearly understood
5. a person who is frequently in the 2
company of another
3
6. to examine to find similarities or
differences 4
7. the combining of distinct 5
parts or elements to
form a whole
com-
Down
1. to put together and make as one
3. to create or produce
col-
4. to put together from various sources
5. closely packed together
7. for or by a group rather than individuals
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Latin Directional Prefix de- = “down, off of” Unit I Lesson 4
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer” them by
writing the meaning of the words. The bases
have been provided in some of the words.
Remember that directional de- means “down”
or “off of.”
prefix base means word means
1. descend de-
____________ scend = climb, stop _________________
________________ climb down
2. depress press
____________ ________________ _________________
3. deposit posit = put
____________ ________________ _________________
4. deviate via = way, road
____________ ________________ _________________
5. deflate flat = air, blow
____________ ________________ _________________
form = form, shape _________________
6. deformed ____________ ________________
7. degrease grease
____________ ________________ _________________
8. defrost frost
____________ ________________ _________________
9. defogger fog
____________ ________________ _________________
10. declaw claw
____________ ________________ _________________
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Unit I Lesson 4 Latin Directional Prefix de- = “down, off of”
Part B:
Combine and Create
Word Sort
Directions: The prefix de- can mean “down” or “off of.” Put these words
on the chart where they belong.
decelerate declaw deflate defrost
deice deplane depopulate dethrone
down off of
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Latin Directional Prefix de- = “down, off of” Unit I Lesson 4
Part C:
Read and Reason
Fill in the Blanks
Directions: Fill in the blanks for this story with words that make sense.
Answer the questions when you are finished with the story.
ll today. It’s called
The new bookstore opened at the ma
_____ (dethrones, debugs)
DeBooker’s, and it ______________
wman’s, which used to rule
the previous store called Bary’s and Ne
tores. DeBooker’s, however,
the mall as the king of all great books
ferent kinds of
is a true ruler because of all of the dif
books it carries.
ll to check it
My mom even drove me over to the ma
that is all about
out. They have a section on animals
ing) any animal
________________(defrosting, declaw
e book in the travel section
with claws so they can’t scratch. On
______ (deplane, degrease)
even tells you how to ____________
ency.
from an airplane in case of an emerg
oth er bo ok talk s abo ut bik e rid ing , and even gave me some
An
__________ (deflate,
good information on how to ________
My tires are too full of air
defog) my tires to the proper pressure.
and sometimes pop.
Questions:
1. What do you like to read about?_____________________________________
_ ______________________________________________________________
2. C
an you recommend a favorite book of yours that DeBooker’s should sell?
Write the title and explain why you think someone might be interested in
buying it.________________________________________________________
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Unit I Lesson 4 Latin Directional Prefix de- = “down, off of”
Part D:
Extend and Explore
Opposites Attract
Directions: Work with a partner. Write the opposite of these words. Your
answers will all begin with de-.
Word Opposite
1. inflate _______________________________________________
2. ascend _______________________________________________
3. accelerate _______________________________________________
4. compose _______________________________________________
Now select one of the pairs from above. Figure out a way to show these
words in a skit. Use actions in your skit but no words. Perform your skit
for another group. See if they can figure out your words.
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Unit I Lesson 5 Latin Directional Prefix pro- = “forward, for”
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: “Divide” words that begin with
the Latin prefix pro-. Then
“conquer” them by writing the meaning of the words. Remember
that pro- means “forward, ahead” and can also mean “on behalf of.”
prefix base means word means
1. promote ____________
pro- _ ___________
mot = move _________________
to move forward
2. progress ____________ gress = step
_ ___________ _________________
3. proceed ____________ ceed = go
_ ___________ _________________
4. propeller ____________ pel = push, drive
_ ___________ _________________
5. proclaim ____________ _ claim = shout
___________ _________________
6. pronoun ____________ noun = name
_ ___________ _________________
7. pro-war ____________ war
_ ___________ _________________
8. product ____________ duct = lead
_ ___________ _________________
9. proverb ____________ verb = word
_ ___________ _________________
10. profess ____________ fess = speak
_ ___________ _________________
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Latin Directional Prefix pro- = “forward, for” Unit I Lesson 5
Part B:
Combine and Create
Word Sort
Directions: Sometimes pro- means “for” or “in favor of,”
and sometimes it doesn’t. Put these pro-
words on the chart where they belong.
pro-war pro-peace progress promise pro-business
promotion pro-environment propeller pronoun proceed
means “in favor of” does not mean “in favor of”
DID YOU KNOW?
The most famous proclamation in American history is the
Emancipation Proclamation. In 1863, President Abraham
Lincoln proclaimed that “all slaves in any state shall be
forever free.” By doing so, the president helped America
live up to its promise that all people “are created equal.”
The Emancipation Proclamation was a great moment in
American history. It will always be one of Abraham Lincoln’s
greatest achievements.
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Unit I Lesson 5 Latin Directional Prefix pro- = “forward, for”
Part C:
Read and Reason
Writing Sentences
Directions: Write sentences that include both of the listed words.
1. propeller/progress ________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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2. promise/propel ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3. pronoun/produce _________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4. proceed/proclaim _________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
5. pro-war/pro-peace __________________________________________________________
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Latin Directional Prefix pro- = “forward, for” Unit I Lesson 5
Part D:
Extend and Explore
Word Ladder: Propose
Directions: Climb the word ladder by reading the clues and then writing the
correct words.
Propose
1. Remove the pro- in propose to make a
word that describes what models do. ___________________
2. Change one letter to make a long,
thick piece of wood. ___________________
3. Change one letter to make the
opposite of future. ___________________
4. Change one letter to make a tall pole that
holds sails on a boat. ___________________
5. Change one letter to make another word
for market or store. ___________________
6. Change one letter to make
a girl’s name. ___________________
7. Add one letter to tell what
happens to people who do #1. ___________________
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