Grammar Lesson:

Morphemes
By:
Tuong Lam
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INTRODUCTION
Content: SAT Prep Math- Morphemes

Language Objective: After completing the in-class activities,

SWBAT correctly identify, explain, and apply morphemes to
evaluate algebraic word problems.

Grade level: 11th grade

ELP of students: Level 4 Development

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English Language Proficiency Standards
16.3.2-3.4R
Match a word problem to a math sentence with a partner.

16.3.2-3.5R
Create a math sentence using a story problem given a combination of symbols (+, –, ×,
÷, <, >, and =) and numbers.

16.3.2-3.4S
Discuss the operation necessary to solve a problem within a small group using visuals or
manipulatives.

16.3.2-3.5S
Justify the operation used to solve a math story problem.
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SAT Math
Section 3.1
The Language of Algebra
What will we do Warm-Up/Formative Task
today? 01 Look at some math
problems

Lecture
02 Define and explain
algebraic language

Conclusion/Classwork
03 Summarize lesson and
proceed to classwork
1. How many years are in a decade?

2. How many sides are in a dodecagon?

3. How many second is in a picosecond?

Warm-Up
 The Language of Algebra
What would the Algebraic
expression/equation/inequality be?

1. In 20 years, Tracy will be 5 years greater than twice her current

age.

2. George ran 4 kilometers more than Lenny. Express in meters.

3. The square of a number is greater than one-tenth of the number.

4. Maria is at least 10 years older than Nadine.

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1. In 20 years, Tracy will be 5 years greater than twice her
current age.
Let Tracy’s current age be: x
Then in 20 years her age would be: 20+x
Equal to 5 years greater than twice her current age: 5+ 2x
So:
x+20=5+2x
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2. George ran 4 kilometers more than Lenny. Express in meters:
Let:4 kilometers = 4000m; G=meters ran by George ;
L= meters ran by Lenny
G+4000m=L
3. The square of a number is greater than one-tenth of the number.
Let: n=a number then:
n^2 > (1/10) n
4. Maria is at least 10 years older than Nadine.
Let M=Maria’s age and N=Nadine’s age then:
M≥10+N
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Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Equations
Contains: Statement consists of:
● Numbers ● Two algebraic expressions
● Variables ● Equality Sign (=)
● Symbols for operations
+, - , x, /

Algebraic Inequalities
Statement consists of:
● Two Algebraic expressions
● Inequality Sign
Less than: < ; Less than or equal to: ≤
Greater than:> ; Greater than or equal to ≥
Points to Remember before translating problems

Define each
Read and variable with an
Understand the equal sign
problem

Represent 1 of unknown with a Use charts and

letter variable and express the tables of the
other unknown in terms of the situation for
in that letter variable clarification
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Morphemes
● The smallest meaningful
unit of a word that cannot
be further reduced.
● A word or part of a word
Derivational Morphemes
Affixes which changes the meaning
and functions of a root word
● Creates a new word
● Can changes part of speech

Inflectional Morphemes
Affixes used to change some aspect of
the part of speech
● E.g: if word is singular or plural
● But never changes part of speech
 Practice with Morphemes
What is the expression for finding the combined
angles of 2 nonagons?

Derivational affixes:

Inflectional affixes:
 Practice with Morphemes
What is the expression for finding the combined
angles of 2 nonagons?

Derivational prefix: ‘non’ = 9

Inflectional suffix: ‘s’ = plural nonagons

 Practice with Morphemes
What is the expression for finding the combined
angles of 2 nonagons?
Derivational: non’ = 9 Inflectional: ‘s’ = plural shapes

Expression for the angle of a polygon:

180(n-2); n=9
180(9-2) = 180(7)
For the angles of 2 nonagons: 2(180x7)
 Practice with Morphemes
When 8 is subtracted from 3 times a number, the
result is 19. What is the equation that represents
this statement?
Derivational affix:

Inflectional affix:
 Practice with Morphemes
When 8 is subtracted from 3 times a number, the
result is 19. What is the equation that represents
this statement?
Derivational prefix: ‘sub’
Base Word: ‘tract’ Subtracted
Inflectional suffix: ‘ed’
 Practice with Morphemes
When 8 is subtracted from 3 times a number, the
result is 19. What is the equation that represents
this statement?
Derivational prefix: ‘sub’ Subtract = minus = “ - “
Derivational suffix: ‘tract’
Inflectional suffix: ‘ed’ => past tense
 Practice with Morphemes
When 8 is subtracted from 3 times a number, the
result is 19. What is the equation that represents
this statement?
Derivational prefix: ‘sub’ Subtract = minus = “ - “
Derivational suffix: ‘tract’
Inflectional suffix: ‘ed’ => past tense
Let n=a number
Then 3 times a number = 3n
8 subtracted from = - 8
So: 3n-8=19
 Exit Ticket
Find the derivation and inflectional morpheme in
the following words:
1. Equivalent
2. Greater
3. Multiplication
Summary

● Discussed
Translation from ● Practice
English to Algebra problems
● Tables

Algebraic
Morphemes
Expression,
Equations, ● Derivational
Inequalities ● Inflectional
 Accomodations
1. Students will be emailed a copy before class begins of the tables
and charts presented in class.
2. Students are provided opportunities to think-pairs share during
group activities
3. If students need help they are provided the opportunity to work in:
a. in small learning groups
b. 1-1 with teacher
4. A copy of Google Slides and any other work done in class with
teacher will be shared/ emailed to them after class.
RESOURCES
● SAT Prep Book: SAT Prep Book. Algebraic Operations and
Reasoning [PDF file]
● Math Word Parts table: Darnell, Bob. Math Word Parts[PDF file]
http://www.achievementstrategies.org/2014/docs/math/MathV
ocabulary.pdf