Vocabulary Activity: Week 6

extrahyperout-

Definitions and Usage

extra-: outside, beyond Anthonys extracurricular activities kept him busy outside of school. hyper-: beyond, more than, more than normal Some call it lying, but Joey says its just hyperbolizing; he thinks stories sound better when theres more to them. out-: surpassing, exceeding; external, away from Leah couldnt stop her brimming outburst of annoyance after listening to her classmates complain for the millionth time.

Match the prefixes with the word endings that make sense.
Prefixes
extraextraextraextrahyperhyperhyperhyperoutoutoutoutout-

Word Endings
-cast -baric -marital -acidity -class -ordinary -field -critical -sensory -door -extend -terrestrial -break

Extension Activity:
Understanding Word Parts and Navigating a Dictionary
Use a dictionary to add one more word for each prefix to your list. Include their definitions and an explanation of how the prefixs meaning plays a

role in the words definition.

Extension Activity:
Using Context Clues

Choose three words (one for each prefix) and create three separate context clue

sentences.

Underline the word you use and context clues you include in each sentence.

Extension Activity:
Making Word Meaning Inferences in a Text
Read the following poem and use the language choices to create images in your mind. How do you envision this playing out? How does the tone shift throughout the poem? How does that affect the poets voice? Identify and label all image grammar.
* Think about each words connotation and the overall tone of the poem and draw the images in your mind on a separate sheet of paper. Be as descriptive as possible in your drawings; it will help you interpret the poets purpose and tone.
The Tale of the Tenth Grader Overwhelming test preparation reaches its end Night upon night of mind numbing sheer exhaustion Finally comes to a close. Endless amounts of caffeine, Hyperaware during testing Only a few days of torment left and The extraneous work will subside. I would outperform my classmates. I was sure of it.