Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English III

I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson the students are expected to:

a) State the difference between a prefix and a suffix.
b) Creating new words by adding affixes.
c) Apply the appropriate affixes to the word.

II. Subject Matter

• Topic: Affixes

• Materials: Visual Aid, powerpoint and flashcard

• References: dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/word-
formation/prefixes

III. Procedure

A. Learning Activities

1.Prayer

2.Greeting

3.Checking of Attendance

B. Motivation

The teacher will present a word using flashcards, and then the student will give the letter or
group of letters that may add to the word to make it opposite.

use – misuse

wrap – unwrap

understand – misunderstand

fold – unfold

agree – disagree

C. Presentation

The teacher will discuss the meaning of affixes; afterwards she will explain the difference
between suffixes and prefixes.

D. Discussion

Affixes – letter or group of letters that may add to a root word to modify its meaning. The
meaning of base word changes when affixes are added to it.

Two Main Types of Affixes

Prefix – letter group of letters added to the beginning of a word to form a new word.
Example:

PREFIX MEANING OF THE EXAMPLE MEANING OF THE

WORD NEW WORD

re again rewrite Write again

pre- before pre-school before elementary

school

bi- two bicycle a vehicle with two

wheels

Suffix- is a group of letters placed after a word to add or change its meaning.

Example:

SUFFIX MEANING OF THE EXAMPLE MEANING OF THE

WORD NEW WORD

-er doer teacher one who teaches

-full full of beautiful full of beauty

-ness state of being happiness state of being happy

Take note that the word to which a prefix or suffix is added is called a root word.

More Examples:
Prefix Meaning Root Word Meaning of The
Word
in- not incorrect wrong
im- not improper not proper
un- not unpleasant not pleasant
dis- opposite of disagree make differ
mis- wrongly misbehave lack of courtesy

Base Word/Suffix New Word Formed Meaning

Word
Operate(verb)+or Operator(noun) One who operates something like machine
Register(verb)+ar Registrar(noun) One who registers of records
Wrap(wrap)+er Wrapper(noun) Something that wraps

E. Application

The teacher will call some students to answer the activity given on the board.
A. Direction: Read each word then identify the base word and the affix use in each item.

Base Words Affixes Used

1. unhappy
2. readable
 3. respect

4. dishonest

5. listener

Answers:
Base Words Affixes Used
1. happy un-
2. read -able
3. respect im-
4. honest dis-
5. listen -ful

B. Guided Practice:
List down at least 5 words uses Affixes.

F. Generalization

Prefix and suffix are affixes. Both are added to a word to form a new word but it differs
in the position. Prefixes are place at the beginning of a word, while suffixes are place at
the end of a word.

III. EVALUATION

The students will answer the items by providing affixes to each word.

Direction: Complete the sentences by providing words in a parenthesis with the appropriate
affixes.

1.He was acting in a very ________ way. (child)

2.The team that she supported was able to win the ________. (champion)

3.I couldn’t find any ________ in his theory. (weak)

4.He wants to be a ________ when he grows up. (Mathematics)

5.You need a ________ of motivation, organization, and hard work to realize your dreams.
(combine)

Answers:
1)childish

2)championship

3)weakness

4)mathematician

5)combination
V.ASSIGNMENT:

Give the meaning of each word.

1.Declarative

2.Imperative

3.Exclamatory

Prepared by:

Algie Me B. Neri
Student Teacher

Checked by:

Melesa I. De La Torre
Critique Teacher