IE-4 Narrow path

Matching exercise

1. Match the prefixes and suffixes on the left with their base words on the right.

2. Write the prefixes, suffixes and base words on your whiteboard to create new words

For example:

• Re- + turn = return

Story reading

1. The story below is missing prefixes and suffixes. 

2. Look at the choices below the story and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate prefixes and suffixes to complete the story.

The grand museum curator, Ms. Fontaine, was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (1) as she reported the theft to Detective Ramirez. "The Starry Night by Van Gogh, it's gone!" she exclaimed. Ramirez, known for being . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (2), began her investigation. Examining the crime scene, she noticed a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  ly (3) discarded security guard's badge.

"Looks like someone wasn't as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (4) about their cover as they thought," Ramirez muttered.  A security camera footage showed a hooded figure entering the museum shortly before closing time. The figure then bypassed the main security system and headed straight for the Van Gogh exhibit.

"They knew exactly what they were after," Ramirez concluded. Reviewing old documents, she discovered a recent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (5) between Ms. Fontaine and a renowned art collector, Mr. Dupont. Mr. Dupont had been denied a loan of the Starry Night for a private party because the museum found it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (6). Could he be behind the theft?

Ramirez decided to visit Mr. Dupont. He greeted her with a kind smile which quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (7) when she mentioned the missing painting. "Stealing a masterpiece? No, that's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (8)!" he scoffed. "Besides, with my fortune, I could easily buy an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (9) replica."

Ramirez wasn't convinced.  She returned to the museum and  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (10) the security footage again.  This time, she noticed a glint of light reflecting off the figure's shoe buckle – a detail missed in the initial viewing.  Could it be a clue?

Create sentences

1. Write 3 sentences with prefixes and 3 sentences with suffixes on your whiteboard

2. You may use words from the exercises.

3. Prepare to share one of the sentences as your exit ticket.