Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)
Division of Leyte
La Paz II District

Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English 4

Quarter 1 _Week 5 _Day 1

I. Objective: Identifies meaning of unfamiliar words through structural analysis using

affixes: prefixes im-, mis-, dis- and suffixes -ful, -less, -er. (EN4V-IIc-32)
II. Content and Materials
A. Content:
 Identifying meanings of unfamiliar words through structural analysis using
affixes: prefixes im-, mis-, dis- and suffixes -ful, -less, -er.
B. References:
 MELC in English 4
 TG in English 4 Pp. 169-170, 450-451
 LM in English 4 Pp. 183-184, 430-432
 English for you and me 4 Pp. 33-34
 English 4 Module 5 in Grade 4 Pp.17
C. Materials:
 Power point Slides
 Word chart of affixes
 Activity Sheets
 Wordstrips
 English 4 Module 5
III. Learning Developmental Activities

 EXPLORE
Activity 1: Greetings and introduction
The teacher will greet the learners, introduce herself, give the overview of
what the learners need to know after the lesson.
Activity 2: Identifying words with affixes in the sentences.
The teacher and the learners will read the sentences.
1. Dream becomes impossible if you think that way.
2. Life makes us laugh, sometimes cry and that makes it colorful.
Let us pay attention to these words:
The words possible and color are root words.
They are also called base words.
impossible colorful

im + possible = impossible color + ful = colorful

The words possible and color are root words.
They are also called base words.
Impossible word is formed when letters like im- are added.
 Colorful word is formed when letters like -ful are added.
These letters or group of letters are called affixes.
Affixes can change the meaning of a root word

Affixes has 2 types.

1. Prefix is composed of letters added before a root word.
Example: mis-
mis + behave = misbehave
2. Suffix is composed of letters added after a root word.
Example: -ful
grace + ful = graceful

 LEARN
Activity 1: The teacher will discuss getting the meanings of some unfamiliar
words
through structural analysis using prefixes mis-, im-, dis-
A. Prefix mis-
mis- = means wrong or badly

mis + behave = misbehave

mis + calculate = miscalculate

Misbehave means behave wrongly or behave badly.

The new word means negative.
Miscalculate means wrong calculation.
Also, the meaning becomes negative.

In short, prefix mis- means wrong or badly. Words with prefix

mis- means negative.
B. Prefix im-
im- means not or opposite of.

im+ perfect = imperfect

im+ mortal = immortal
Imperfect means not perfect.
Immortal means not mortal.

Prefix im- means not or opposite of.

It is only used for root words that begin with b, m, and p.

C. Prefix dis-
dis- means not or opposite of.

dis+ like = dislike

dis + able = disable
Dislike means not like.
Disable means not able.

Prefix dis- means not or opposite of.

When used, new word formed means the opposite of the root word.

Remember that prefixes can change the meaning of a root word. Can you give more
 words hat have the prefixes mis-, im-, dis-?

Complete the table below. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
prefix Root word Newly Formed Meaning of Newly
word Formed Word
Mis- spell misspell ? (wrong spell)
Mis- count miscount ? (wrongly count)
Im- proper improper ? (not proper)
Dis- honest dishonest ? (not honest)

Activity 2: The teacher will discuss about getting the meanings of some unfamiliar
words through structural analysis using suffixes -ful, -less, -er

Suffix -ful

-ful = means full of

care+ ful = careful
thank+ ful= thankful
The word careful means full of care.
The word thankful means full of thanks.

Suffix -less

- less = means to be without of.

care+ less = careless

hope+ less= hopeless

Careless means without care.

Careless is the opposite of careful.

Hopeless means without hope.

Suffix -less means to be without of.

It is the opposite of suffix -ful

Suffix -er

-er = is usually added to an action word to mean someone or something

that does the action.

dance+ er = dancer
sing+ er = singer
Someone who dances is called dancer.
Someone who sings is called singer.

Remember that suffixes can change the meaning of a root word.

Can you give more words that have the suffixes -ful, -less, and -er?

Direction: Give the meaning of the following words on the table.

 Word Meaning
tasteless (Without taste)
player (someone who play)
successful (full of success)
biker (someone who bikes)
sleepless (without sleep)
What is a prefix?
A prefix is composed of letters added before a root word.
Prefix mis- means wrong or badly. Words with prefix mis- means negative.
Prefix im- and dis -means not or opposite of.
Prefix im- is only used for root words that begin with b, m, and p.

What is a suffix?
A Suffix is composed of letters added after a root word.
Suffix -ful means full of.
Suffix -less means to be with out of. It is the opposite of suffix full.
Suffix -er is usually added to an action word to mean someone or something that does
the action.
Prefix and suffix are called affixes. Affixes can change the meaning of a root word.

 ENGAGE
Activity 1: “Form a New Word”
Direction: Let the learners add the correct prefix or suffix to form the new words.

Root word Meaning New word

appear Not appear (disappear)
send Wrong send (missend)
shame Without shame (shameless)
proper Not proper (improper)
fruit Full of fruits (fruitful)
Activity 2: “Know Me”
Direction: Give the meaning of the following the newly formed words.
Root word New Word Meaning of the New
Word
Possible impossible (Not possible)
Allow disallow (Not allow)
Perfect imperfect (Not perfect)
cheer Cheerful (Full of cheer)
thank thankful (full of thank)

 APPLY

Exercise 1: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words through structural

analysis using the prefixes.
Direction: The underlined words in the sentences below have the prefix which means
“not”. Choose the meaning of the underlined words from the words in the
box.

wrong indirect rude timeless

 1. Jason’s score in the English test was almost perfect. he has one incorrect
answer.
2. While the teacher was talking, Jason called out his friend. He is impolite.
3. Ben thought he was immortal.
Exercise 2: Identify meaning of unfamiliar words through structural
analysis using suffixes

Direction: Read the sentence carefully and change the words inside the
parenthesis by using correct suffixes to complete the meaning of the
sentences.
1. Ryan loves being outdoor. He likes to sleep in his tent. He lives star
gazing. However, tonight the sky is _____________ (no stars).
2. The plants in the yard are _____________ (no flower s).
3. The trees are ________ (no fruit).
4. It is a _____________ (full of beauty) Angelo is going to see his
grandparents. He will help them harvest mangoes today.
Exercise 3. Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words through structural
analysis using affixes: prefixes and suffixes.
Direction: Read the sentences carefully and get the meaning of the underlined
word.
1. Mang Ambo is a tricycle driver.( someone who drives)
2. Rico was tearful when he saw his mother after 10 years.(full of tear)
3. After finishing college, Jodi is still jobless.(without job)
4. Jona got a low score in the test because she misread the
instruction. (wrongly read)
5. It is impolite when you go home without doing “mano po” to the
elders
in your house.(not polite)

IV. Evaluation ( Optional on TV-Based Instruction)

Direction: Get the meaning of the underlined words. Write the answers on your
answer sheet.
(wrong fortune)1. Jomer had a misfortune after the death of his parents.
(not count)2. Students must present their I.D to avail discount.
(not mortal)3. Fairies are immortal. They can live for a long time.
(not continue)4. Students should discontinue doing bad habits in school.
(wrong lead 5. Good friends never mislead each other in attaining the road to
success.

V. Assignment (Optional on TV-Based Instruction)

Direction: Use the following words in a sentence.
1. misunderstanding
2. impatient
3. disconnect
4. graceful
5. priceless
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 Prepared by:

IVY V. FLORES
Demo Teacher
Reviewed by:

LEONILA R. YU
Master Teacher 1

Concurred by:

MA. THERESA E. TORERO

School Head

Approved:
LAURA L. CAGARA
SPIII/District-in-Charge