The document summarizes learning activities from October 11-17, 2011 related to prefixes and bases, including a-, an- words. On October 11, students filled in prefixes, bases, and meanings for words. On October 12, students used a-, an- words to complete sentences. On October 13, students read a passage and answered questions about a-, an- words used. On October 14, students wrote synonyms for words. On October 17, students matched words with contexts. The activities focused on identifying, defining, and using words with a- and an- prefixes.

1. October 11 – October 17, 2011

2. “without, not”
October 11, 2011

3. October 11, 2011
“Divide & Conquer”
Directions: Write the prefixes and bases in the blanks. Write the meaning of the whole
word in the last blank.
Prefix Base Word Means
1. Atrophy 1. __________ 1. __________ 1. __________
2. Abysmal 2. __________ 2. __________ 2. __________
3. Anonymous 3. __________ 3. __________ 3. __________
4. Anarchy 4. __________ 4. __________ 4. __________
5. Anemic 5. __________ 5. __________ 5. __________

4. “without, not”
October 12, 2011

5. October 12, 2011
“Combine & Explore”
Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the a-, an- word that best fits the
context. You may add suffixes to the words.
a. Atrophy c. Anonymous d. Anarchy
b. Abysmal e. Anemic
1. We are grateful to the __________ donor for providing
refreshments during half-time.
2. His writing is so dull and __________ that it puts me to sleep.
3. Born into __________ poverty, he nevertheless rose to
become state governor.
4. My arm muscles will __________ if I don’t keep up my
exercise routine.
5. A state of _________ broke out in the aftermath of the
assassination of the king.

6. “without, not”
October 13, 2011

7. October 13, 2011
“Read & Reason”
Directions: Read the following passage, paying special attention to the a-, an- words . Then
answer the questions that follow.
1.Why would an anoxic person have blue lips or fingernails?
2.Why would increased breathing rate or feeling light-headed be symptoms of anoxia?

8. “without, not”
October 14, 2011

9. October 14, 2011
“Extend & Explore”
Directions:
Choose a word from the chart to write next to its synonym below.
Synonyms
1. Listless
2. Shapeless
3. Deplorable
4. Indifference
5. Unusual
6. Wither

10. “without, not”
October 17, 2011

11. October 17, 2011
“Go for the Gold”
Directions: Match each word in the first column with the appropriate context in the second
column.