Title: Exploring the Suffix ‘crat’

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand and use words with the suffix ‘crat’ correctly, identify the meaning of words with the suffix ‘crat,’ and apply their knowledge to create new words using the suffix ‘crat.’

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Handout with a list of words containing the suffix ‘crat’ - Worksheets for practice (optional)

Lesson Plan:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a suffix is. Briefly explain that a suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.
   • Introduce the suffix ‘crat’ and explain that it is a suffix that means “a person who holds a certain position or has a certain belief.”
   • Provide examples of words with the suffix ‘crat,’ such as bureaucrat, aristocrat, technocrat, autocrat, etc.
   • Write these examples on the board and ask students if they can identify any patterns or similarities among these words.
2. Meaning and Examples (10 minutes)
   • Discuss the meaning of the suffix ‘crat’ in more detail. Explain that it comes from the Greek word ‘kratos,’ which means power or rule.
   • Break down the examples on the board and discuss their meanings. For example, a bureaucrat is a person who works in a bureaucracy, an aristocrat is a person from the aristocracy, etc.
   • Encourage students to think about the root words and how they combine with the suffix ‘crat’ to create new words with specific meanings.
3. Word Analysis and Practice (10 minutes)
   • Distribute the handout with a list of words containing the suffix ‘crat.’
   • In pairs or small groups, ask students to analyze the words and try to identify the meaning of each word based on the root word and the suffix ‘crat.’
   • After a few minutes, discuss the answers as a class, allowing students to share their interpretations and explanations.
   • Emphasize that understanding the root word and the suffix ‘crat’ can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
4. Creating New Words (5 minutes)
   • Challenge students to create new words using the suffix ‘crat.’
   • Provide a few root words and ask students to add the suffix ‘crat’ to create a word with a specific meaning.
   • For example, if the root word is ‘democracy,’ the new word could be ‘democrat,’ meaning a person who supports or believes in democracy.
   • Encourage students to be creative and think of different root words and meanings.
5. Conclusion (5 minutes)
   • Recap the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the meaning and function of the suffix ‘crat.’
   • Ask students if they have any questions or if there is anything they would like to review.
   • Assign practice exercises or worksheets for homework, if desired.

Note: The duration of each section can be adjusted based on the pace and needs of the students.