🎯 WALT & Success Criteria

WALT: We Are Learning To understand and use the prefix "micro-" to build and decode words

Success Criteria:

• I can explain what the prefix "micro-" means
• I can identify "micro-" words and their meanings
• I can break down micro- words into their parts
• I can use micro- words correctly in sentences

🔬 What does "micro-" mean?

The prefix "micro-" comes from Greek and means "small" or "very tiny".

When we add "micro-" to the beginning of a word, it tells us something is extremely small or relates to small things.

📚 Dyslexia-Friendly Word Bank

🔍 Part 1: Word Meaning Matching

a) microbiology: micro + _________________ = study of _________________

b) microorganism: micro + _________________ = tiny _________________

c) microsurgery: micro + _________________ = very precise _________________

a) A microhabitat is a huge living space. TRUE / FALSE

b) Microbiology studies very small living things. TRUE / FALSE

c) A microscope makes tiny things look bigger. TRUE / FALSE

📝 Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

a) Scientists use a _________________ to look at bacteria and other tiny creatures.

b) The singer held the _________________ close to her mouth so everyone could hear her voice.

c) We heated our lunch in the _________________ for two minutes.

d) The computer's _________________ is so small you can barely see it without magnification.

e) A _________________ is a tiny living thing like bacteria or a virus.

Words: microscope, telephone, microwave, television, microchip, microphone

🌟 Part 3: Extension Challenge

Word 1: _________________ What it means: _________________________________

Word 2: _________________ What it means: _________________________________

microhabitat:

microsurgery:

✅ Answer Key

Part 1 Answers:

1. Matching: microscope→tool to see small things, microphone→device that makes voice louder, microwave→oven that heats food quickly, microchip→tiny computer part

2. Word parts:

a) micro + biology = study of tiny living things

b) micro + organism = tiny living thing

c) micro + surgery = very precise surgery

3. True/False: a) FALSE b) TRUE c) TRUE

Part 2 Answers:

4. Fill in blanks: a) microscope b) microphone c) microwave d) microchip e) microorganism

5. Sorting:

Has "micro-": microscope, microwave, microchip, microphone

Does NOT have "micro-": telephone, television

Part 3 Sample Answers:

6. Example words: microfilm, microbus, microclimate, microdot

7. Sample sentences will vary - check that students use words correctly in context