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Word Study Homework Grade 5
February 14 – February 18
Monday
prefix <inter->
(six words)
Tonight you will sort out those words from your list which begin with the prefix inter-.
This prefix means “among” or “between”. Once you have identified these words you are
to write them as the example shows below. Work on one word at a time. First write the
word and underline it. Then, write a “word analysis”. (A word sum is putting parts
together. A word analysis is taking words apart). After that write a short definition in
your own words which helps you to make sense of the meaning of the word. See the
example here:
(example)
interplanetary = inter- + planetary.
This word would mean between the planets,
such as interplanetary travel.
Tuesday
suffix <-ly>
(seven words + 1 bonus word)
The suffix –ly usually changes an adjective to an adverb. The spelling of the base word
does not change, unless it ends in -y. In this case, change the y to an i and add the –ly.
Tonight you are to sort out the –ly words. Write each word out as a word sum and tell
what part of speech the base word is.
Example:
quick + ly = quickly
“quick” is an adjective. Adding an –ly changes it to an adverb, telling you HOW
Wednesday
suffix <–ion> makes a /zhun/ sound (seven words)
The suffix –ion it is used to form nouns and it refers to “an action or process”. We did
this last week, but this week we look at adding the –ion suffix to base words which end in
a –de. When doing so, drop the -de and add –s + -ion. You add the -s because it makes
the word easier to pronounce.. (–sion is NOT a suffix! The spelling of the base word
changes by dropping the –de and putting in the –s)
Sort out the seven words with the –ion suffix. You may need a dictionary to help you
find the base word. Then, you are to write a word sum which shows how the base word
changed when you added the suffix. Under the word write a brief definition. See
example:
word sum: decide + -s+ -ion = decision (you dropped the – de)
my definition: “decide” is a verb. When you add -sion, it makes it a noun.
Thursday
Every night you should be practicing those spelling words which you
misspelled on your at-home pretest Monday Night. Memorizing the spelling of the base
word and then learning the rule for suffixing is our recommendation.