Prior to this objective, teachers should assess the suggested morphemes for a Non-chronological report using the provided materials. If learning is secure, proceed to Numeral bases objective; otherwise, refer to resources for additional support on suffix -s, -es, suffix -y (Y2), suffix -ous (Y3) and suffix -ous (Y4).

In this objective, children will learn how to build words using bases that carry the meaning of “half or partial” and the numbers 1-10. Over six 20-minute lessons, they will:

Learn how to represent bases that carry the meaning of "half or partial” and the numbers 1-10
Learn meanings of words containing these bases
Explore bound and free base words
Learn about the etymology of each of these bases and many words that contain them
Review the previous affixes covered in the scheme so far
Review the spelling rules for adding suffixes to stems
Reinforce learning with practical games

Resources included:

Editable PowerPoint covering 6 lessons (20 minutes each)
Suggested lesson plans with optional activities
Optional homework activities
Two fluency activities (with answers)
A reasoning activity (with answers)
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