| Word Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| un- | not; the opposite of |
| -able | can be or is |
| re- | again |
| -ly | in this way; way of being |
| under- | below; not enough |
| -tion | the act of |
Many English words are made up of a base word with prefixes and suffixes added. When you know the meaning of the parts, you can figure out the meaning of a whole word.
Figure Out Word Meanings Work with a partner. Break each of these words into word parts. Write the meaning of each word part. Then put the meanings together to predict the meaning of the word.
1. uncomfortable
2. uninvolved
3. reorganization
4. unorganized
5. underestimate
6. untruthfully
Write Sentences Use each word in a sentence. Trade sentences with a partner. Does the meaning you predicted make sense?
MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Writers may use facts or opinions as evidence. A fact is something that can be proved. An opinion is a belief that may or may not be true.
1 Tell Fact from Opinion Work with a partner. Tell whether each of the following statements is a fact or an opinion. Discuss why you think so.
Statement Fact or Opinion Eve lived in St. Paul, Minnesota. Arlington High is a fun place to go to school. Matt Cavedon tried to stop bullying at his school. Bullies can never change. Most bullying goes unreported. 2 Analyze News Reports Listen and watch for evidence in news reports. Identify the facts and the opinions on a chart.
Access a search engine. Use search words related to your specific topic.
Internet InsideNG.com3 Discuss Your Findings Share the evidence you found with a partner.
Discuss if most of the evidence in the news was fact or opinion.