VWO 4 P2 lesson 8 prefixus/suffixes + reading

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

What do I expect of you?

• Do your work!
• Try to speak as much English as possible. 
• Be mindful, respectful & communicate!
• Be on time: more than 5 minutes = too late. 
• Raise your hand if you have a question and be silent during explanations of me/student. 
• Phones are in your bags, bags are on the floor.
• No eating or drinking in the classroom (gum included), water is allowed. 

Which of the following fits the gap in this text?

1. juvenile prank
2. minor matter
3. strategic error
4. true statement

Homework check

learning goals

- I know how to change the meaning of an adjective with the use of prefixes and suffixes

- I can answer questions about a B1+ text

What are prefixes and suffixes?

prefixes and suffixes you know

non- / un- / im- / il- / ir- / in- 

Gives a word the opposite meaning.

unwelcome

impatient

illogical

incomplete

re- 

means 'again' or 'back'

redo 

recall

rebuild

reminder

response

recycle

recover

mis- / dis- 

gives a word the opposite or a negative meaning

mistake

disbelief

dislike

disrespect

misbehave

misheard

Which is the correct prefix for "possible"?

1. Non
2. Dis
3. Im
4. Ir

Which is the correct prefix for "sense"?

1. Non
2. Un
3. Ir
4. Dis

Which is the correct prefix for "appear"?

1. Un
2. Dis
3. Non
4. Ir

Which is the correct prefix for "play"?

1. Mis
2. Re
3. Un
4. Ir

Moving on to the suffixes!

                          - er                           

1) used to make the comparative degree

sweeter, nicer, cooler, darker, lower

2) used for a person or thing that habitually 'does' something

teacher, dancer, biker, gamer 

                      - able                           

1) used to say that something is possible.

portable, respectable, practicable

                      - less                           

1) used to say that something is missing.

flavourless, meaningless, hopeless, homeless

                      - ful                           

1) used to say that something has a certain characteristic.

beautiful, careful, wonderful, stressful

Take note: this suffix is spelled with ONE L

                  - ment, -ing                   

1) used to turn a verb into a noun.

employment, requirement, building

                      - ive                             

1) used to turn a verb into an adjective.

attractive, supportive, effective

Which is the correct suffix for "sad"?

1. er
2. ing
3. ment
4. ness

Which is the correct suffix for "punish"?

1. ment
2. ness
3. er
4. ing

Which is the correct suffix for "end"?

1. ment
2. ness
3. ing
4. er

Write a short story (about 100 words) and use at least 2 prefixus and 2 suffixes.  

reading practice

Read the text and do task 1 & 2

learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

This lesson

grammar

the review

reading: your book

present tenses in subclauses beginning with time conjunctions

They include: while; when; by the time; untill; as soon as; once; before; after

I won't believe it untill I have seen it.

have another drink before you go.

She'll go on holiday after she has passed her exams

time conjunctions: they link main clause and subclause

A main clause is a complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence.

A subclause: Needs a main clause to be complete, starts with a subordinating conjunction (e.g.because,although,when, if)

making notes : 

Focus and Listen Actively:

Identify key points: Listen for the main ideas, arguments,

Shorten words and use symbols to highlight important points.

 Summarize key ideas in your own words instead.

Use bullet points and numbering: Organize information clearly and visually.

Main ideas: The core concepts and arguments.

Supporting details: Facts, examples, statistics, and evidence.

Review and Revise:

 

Summarize: Create a brief summary of the main points in your own words.

Watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc78rgUfsFw

you need pen and paper

watch and make notes

rewrite the notes in a small summary