Definition: Not being helpful or full of help; not helping someone with a chore or problem.
Drawing: A drawing showing someone watching another person carry a heavy box and not offering to assist.
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Root
Suffix
dis-
appear
-ing
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: In the act of fading away or going out of sight; vanishing from view.
Drawing: A drawing of a magic hat with a rabbit fading into dotted lines, or a sun disappearing behind clouds.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
re-
build
-ing
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Building something again after it was knocked down, broken, or taken apart.
Drawing: A block tower that fell over, with hands stacking the wooden blocks back up on top of each other.
Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 10-K
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Grade 3 • Unit 1
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Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
dis-
agree
-ing
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Not agreeing with someone; holding a completely different opinion or view.
Drawing: Two cartoon figures holding signs—one saying "YES!" and the other saying "NO!" to show disagreement.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
en-
circle
-ed
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Surrounded or placed in a ring; drew a circle completely around something.
Drawing: A drawing of a treasure box with a large blue circle drawn all the way around it to highlight it.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
re-
use
-able
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Able to be used again and again rather than thrown away after one use.
Drawing: A picture of a canvas grocery bag or a reusable metal water bottle with a recycling logo on it.
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Definition: Removed a cover, lid, or top from something; revealed what was hidden.
Drawing: A hand lifting a dome-shaped food cloche or lid off a plate to show a steaming pie.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
dis-
color
-ed
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Changed or spoiled in color; looking faded, stained, or unnatural.
Drawing: A clean white t-shirt with a massive yellow mustard splash or brown stain on the chest.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
en-
able
-ing
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Making someone or something able to do a task; giving the ability or authority.
Drawing: A key turning inside a heavy padlock, enabling a big wooden door to swing wide open.
Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 14-K
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Grade 3 • Unit 1
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Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a quick picture in the larger box underneath to show what the word means.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
in-
value
-able
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Extremely useful or precious; having a value that is too great to be measured.
Drawing: A heavy treasure chest glowing with bright gold light, surrounded by sparkles.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
un-
mind
-ful
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Not paying attention; careless or forgetful of surroundings or others.
Drawing: A cartoon boy whistling and looking at birds in the sky, completely unmindful of a puddle right in front of him.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
re-
paint
-ing
Sample Student Meaning or Drawing Idea:
Definition: Putting a fresh, new coat of paint on a surface or painting an object again.
Drawing: A house wall half covered in chipped gray paint, with a brush painting bright blue paint over it.
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Prefix
Root
Suffix
dis-
believe
-ing
Meaning / Drawing Idea:
Definition: Refusing or unable to believe something.
Drawing: A face with wide eyes showing pure disbelief.
Model Sentence:
"With a disbelieving gasp, Leo stared at the massive rainbow that had suddenly appeared."
Prefix
Root
Suffix
re-
fill
-ing
Meaning / Drawing Idea:
Definition: Filling a container up again to the top.
Drawing: A pitcher pouring water down into an empty glass.
Model Sentence:
"After running hard at recess, Clara spent her quiet break refilling her metal water bottle."
Prefix
Root
Suffix
en-
fold
-ed
Meaning / Drawing Idea:
Definition: Wrapped up or held closely in something soft.
Drawing: A cozy baby swaddled snug like a burrito in a blanket.
Model Sentence:
"The little kitten purred happily once she was gently enfolded in my grandmother’s knitted shawl."
Teacher Reference Key • Unit 1 16-K
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Grade 3 • Unit 1
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Directions: Break each word into roots and affixes. Then, write a definition or draw a picture in the first box. Finally, write a complete sentence using the word on the lines in the second box.
Prefix
Root
Suffix
in-
cure
-able
Meaning / Drawing Idea:
Definition: Not capable of being cured, healed, or fixed.
Drawing: A cartoon band-aid with a question mark on a broken toy.
Model Sentence:
"My grandmother says that my wild imagination is an incurable condition that will stay with me forever."
Prefix
Root
Suffix
un-
thank
-ful
Meaning / Drawing Idea:
Definition: Not showing or feeling gratitude or thanks; ungrateful.
Drawing: A puppy ignoring a delicious bowl of treats and running off.
Model Sentence:
"The puppy was completely unthankful when we gave him his new bone, running off to chew a slipper."
Prefix
Root
Suffix
dis-
respect
-ing
Meaning / Drawing Idea:
Definition: Treating someone rudely or showing a lack of respect.
Drawing: Someone rolling their eyes or whispering while someone else is presenting.
Model Sentence:
"Sarah apologized immediately because she knew that disrespecting her teacher was wrong."
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