September 26 – October 3, 2011

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September 26, 2011

September 26, 2011“Divide & Conquer”DirectionsWrite the meaning of the prefixes and bases in the blanks. Write the meaning of the whole word in the last blank.

1. Obnoxious2. Obstreperous3. Obstruction4. Obstinate5. Obtrude6. Obvious7. Obligation8. Oppose9. Oppressive10.Opponent

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September 27, 2011

September 27, 2011“Combine & Create”DirectionsComplete each of the following sentences with the ob- word that best fits the context.

1. Obnoxious2. Obstreperous3. Obstruction4. Obstinate5. Obtrude6. Obvious7. Obligation8. Oppose9. Oppressive10.Opponent

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September 28, 2011

September 28, 2011“Read & Reason”DirectionsRead the following passage, paying special attention to the words beginning with the prefix ob- and its assimilated forms. Then answer the questions.

1. Obnoxious2. Obstreperous3. Obstruction4. Obstinate5. Obtrude6. Obvious7. Obligation8. Oppose9. Oppressive10.Opponent

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September 30, 2011

September 30, 2011“Extend & Explore”DirectionsWrite an informational piece using all of the words below. You may use them in any order, and you may also add suffixes to them. Draw a picture about some aspect of it.

1. Opponents2. Obvious3. Obfuscate4. Obdurate5. Obnoxious

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October 3, 2011

October 3, 2011“Go for the Gold”Directions

Part A : Add the correct form of prefix ob- to produce the word that matches the definition.

Part B: Completeeach sentence with a word from the list.