Word Formation: Technology & Innovation
Ao final desta aula, você conseguirá:
- Identificar e entender os principais processos de formação de palavras em inglês (prefixos, sufixos, compostos, etc.).
- Analisar palavras complexas para deduzir seus significados com base em suas partes.
- Usar um vocabulário mais amplo e preciso para discutir tecnologia e inovação.
Warming Up 🔥
Pense sobre estas perguntas:
- Think about the word "smartphone". What two words do you see inside it?
- How do we call a person who develops software? What's the difference between "develop" and "developer"?
- Do you use apps like "Instagram" or "WhatsApp"? Do you know what the full, original words were?
Discovering 🧐
Clique nas palavras em negrito para destacá-las e pensar sobre como foram criadas.
- It’s important to recharge your phone before you leave.
- The new software update is very powerful.
- I need to find a good web designer for my project.
- Many companies are investing in AI (Artificial Intelligence).
- Did you see the latest tech-blog post about the gadget?
Examples in Context
| Formation Type | How it Works | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Prefixation | Adding a prefix to the beginning of a word. | unhappy, restart |
| Suffixation | Adding a suffix to the end of a word. | developer, helpful |
| Compounding | Joining two existing words. | keyboard, screenshot |
| Clipping | Shortening a longer word. | app (application) |
| Blending | Mixing parts of two words. | brunch (breakfast + lunch) |
| Conversion | Using a word in a new class. | to google (verb) |
| Acronyms | Forming a word from initials. | NASA, FAQ |
What have I discovered? 🤔
- What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix? Where do they go in a word?
- How is a compound word like
websitedifferent from a blend likecyborg(cybernetic + organism)? - Can you think of a verb that became a noun through conversion?
Write Your Own ✍️
Write 3 sentences about technology you use every day, using at least one example of word formation in each.
Common Mistakes ❌
- ❌Incorrect Suffix: He is a great
inventer.→☑️He is a great inventor. - ❌Wrong Prefix: The document is
uncomplete.→☑️The document is incomplete. - ❌Spelling: This gadget is very
usefull.→☑️This gadget is very useful.
Exercício 1: Múltipla Escolha
Escolha a alternativa correta. O feedback é instantâneo!
Exercício 2: Preencher Lacunas
Complete as frases mudando a palavra em parênteses. Use prefixos ou sufixos.
Prática de Escrita 📝
Invente uma nova tecnologia. Descreva-a em um parágrafo (90-120 palavras), explicando seu nome e função. Use pelo menos 5 exemplos de formação de palavras.
Checklist:
- Usar pelo menos 5 exemplos de Word Formation.
- Usar vocabulário de tecnologia.
- Usar conectores como and, but, because.
Contagem de palavras: 0
Vocabulary & Tips 💡
Did you know that...
Dica 1: Sufixos como -ion e -ment geralmente criam substantivos (creation, development).
Dica 2: Prefixos têm significados específicos: re- (de novo), pre- (antes), mis- (incorretamente).
Vocabulary Families
- connect: disconnect, reconnect, connection
- tech: technology, technician, high-tech
- operate: operation, operator, co-operate
- compute: computer, computation, computational
Reading & Talking 💬
Reading
The digital revolution was built by countless innovators. The development of the first personal computers was an unbelievable achievement. Early programmers had to work with hardware that seems primitive today. Now, we have user-friendly interfaces, wireless connectivity, and powerful applications, or "apps," on our smartphones. The ability to redesign and improve technology is endless.
Let's Talk (Student A / Student B)
Student A:
- Ask B: What is the most useful piece of technology ever invented?
- Ask B: Is it easy to be a software developer?
Student B:
- Answer A's questions.
- Ask A: Has social media been a positive or negative invention?
Final Challenges 🌟
- Diga três frases sobre seu smartphone usando um prefixo, um sufixo e uma palavra composta.
- Pegue a palavra "social". Quantas outras palavras você pode criar a partir dela?
- Explique o que é um "vlog" usando o conceito de "blending".
Movie Time 🎬
Hope you found this helpful! =)