meeting 1 Introduct to Morphology .pptx

morphology

1. Word Creation Challenge Objective : Understand how prefixes and suffixes change meaning. How to Play : Write down a root word on the board (e.g., "happy"). Students have a time limit to form as many words as they can (e.g., "unhappy," "happiness," "happily"). For each valid word they create, they must also explain how the meaning changes with each morpheme.

2. Root Word: Happy Unhappy Prefix: "Un-" (meaning not ) Meaning: "Unhappy" means not happy or sad . Explanation: The prefix "un-" changes the positive feeling of "happy" into its opposite, indicating a lack of happiness. Happiness Suffix: "-ness" (meaning state or quality of ) Meaning: "Happiness" means the state of being happy . Explanation: The suffix "-ness" turns the adjective "happy" into a noun, describing the general state or condition of being happy. Happily Suffix: "- ly " (meaning in a manner of ) Meaning: "Happily" means in a happy way . Explanation: The suffix "- ly " changes the adjective "happy" into an adverb, describing how an action is performed. Unhappily Prefix: "Un-" + Suffix: "- ly " Meaning: "Unhappily" means in a sad or unhappy way . Explanation: The prefix "un-" and suffix "- ly " together change the adjective "happy" into an adverb, with a negative meaning.