Exploring ‘re-‘ Prefix in Words – What is a prefix? – The power of ‘re-‘ – ‘re-‘ attaches to verbs to enhance their meaning – ‘Re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’ – Words like ‘rewrite’ or ‘return’ show this prefix in action – Examples with ‘re-‘ – ‘redo’: to do again, ‘replay’: to play again | This slide introduces the concept of prefixes, with a specific focus on the prefix ‘re-‘. Begin by explaining what prefixes are and how they are added to the beginning of words to change their meanings. Emphasize that ‘re-‘ often means ‘again’ or ‘back’, and it’s commonly used with verbs. Provide examples such as ‘rewrite’, meaning to write again, and ‘return’, meaning to come back or go back. Encourage students to think of other words with the prefix ‘re-‘ and discuss how the meaning changes. This will help them understand how prefixes can be powerful tools in word formation and comprehension.

Exploring the Prefix ‘re-‘ – ‘re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’ – Examples: redo, return, replay – redo: to do something again – Activity: Find a ‘re-‘ word – return: to go back to a place – Share your word with the class – replay: to play a game or song again | This slide introduces the prefix ‘re-‘ and its meaning, which is a key concept in understanding how words are formed and how their meanings can change with the addition of a prefix. Provide clear examples like ‘redo’, ‘return’, and ‘replay’ to illustrate the concept. The activity encourages students to actively engage with the material by finding words that start with ‘re-‘ and understanding their meanings. This will help reinforce their comprehension of the prefix. In the next class, students should be prepared to share their words and discuss the meaning, which will further solidify their grasp of the concept and allow for peer learning.

Using ‘re-‘ in Sentences – Understanding ‘re-‘ prefix usage – ‘Re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’, as in redo or return – Examples of ‘re-‘ in sentences – ‘I will reread the book.’ shows ‘re-‘ indicating to read again – Class activity: Sentence crafting – Use ‘re-‘ words to make new sentences – Share and discuss sentences – We’ll review sentences as a class for feedback | This slide introduces the concept of the prefix ‘re-‘ and how it alters the meaning of a word to indicate repetition or reversal of an action. Start by explaining the definition of ‘re-‘ and then show sentence examples to illustrate its use. For the class activity, encourage students to think of actions that can be repeated or reversed and create their own sentences using ‘re-‘ words. This exercise will help them understand and apply the concept of prefixes in a practical way. After crafting sentences, students will share their examples with the class, allowing for a collaborative learning experience where they can learn from each other’s creativity and understanding.

Prefix ‘re-‘ Game Time! – Let’s play a ‘re-‘ word game! – Match ‘re-‘ words to meanings – For example, ‘redo’ means to do again – Work in pairs for ‘re-‘ words – Collaborate and use resources like books or the internet – Who can find the most ‘re-‘ words? – A friendly competition to enhance learning | This slide introduces a classroom activity focused on the prefix ‘re-‘. The game is designed to be fun and educational, encouraging students to work together to understand and find words that start with ‘re-‘. The teacher should facilitate the activity by explaining that ‘re-‘ often means ‘again’ or ‘back’. Students should be encouraged to think of words they already know, and use classroom resources to discover new ones. The teacher can walk around the room to assist pairs as needed and ensure that each pair is engaged and participating. At the end of the activity, pairs can share their findings with the class, and the teacher can provide additional meanings and examples for the words they’ve discovered.

The Power of ‘re-‘: Changing Word Meanings – ‘re-‘ alters a word’s meaning – Prefix ‘re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’, like ‘redo’ or ‘return’ – Activity: Add ‘re-‘ to a base word – Pick a word, like ‘build’, and make it ‘rebuild’ – Observe the new meaning – ‘Rebuild’ means to build again – Discuss the meaning transformation – How does ‘re-‘ change words like ‘play’ to ‘replay’? | This slide introduces the concept of the prefix ‘re-‘ and its ability to alter the meaning of base words, indicating a repetition or a reversal of the action. The activity encourages students to actively engage with the material by choosing their own base words and adding ‘re-‘ to see how the meaning changes. For example, ‘play’ becomes ‘replay’, which means to play again. This exercise will help students understand the transformative power of prefixes and enhance their vocabulary. In the next class, students can share their words and discuss the new meanings, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Class Activity: ‘Re-‘ Word Hunt – Find ‘re-‘ words in a favorite book – Write down the words and meanings – Look for words starting with ‘re-‘ and write what you think they mean – Share your discoveries with the class – Understand the power of ‘re-‘ – ‘Re-‘ often means ‘again’ or ‘back’, like in ‘return’ or ‘redo’ | This activity is designed to help students recognize and understand the prefix ‘re-‘ and how it alters the meaning of a word. Students should select a book they enjoy and search for words that begin with ‘re-‘. They will write down each word they find, along with their understanding of the word’s meaning, using context clues from the book. Encourage students to consider how ‘re-‘ changes the meaning of the base word. During the next class, students will have the opportunity to share their findings, facilitating a discussion on the use of ‘re-‘ in different words. This will help them to see the practical application of prefixes in reading and vocabulary development. Provide guidance on how to deduce meanings from context and encourage them to think of additional ‘re-‘ words outside of their book.

Review and Reflect: The Power of ‘re-‘ – Recap on ‘re-‘ prefix – ‘re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’, like in ‘return’ or ‘redo’. – Significance of prefixes – Prefixes change the meaning of words, helping us understand them better. – Share a new ‘re-‘ word – Think of a word with ‘re-‘ you didn’t know before today. – Reflect on today’s learning | As we wrap up today’s lesson, let’s take a moment to review what we’ve learned about the prefix ‘re-‘. It’s a powerful tool that can alter the meaning of a word to indicate repetition or reversal. Understanding prefixes like ‘re-‘ is crucial because they help us decode the meaning of new words and enrich our vocabulary. Encourage each student to share one new word they’ve learned that includes the ‘re-‘ prefix. This reflection not only reinforces their learning but also allows them to see the practical application of prefixes in everyday language. Engage the class in a discussion about how their new words with ‘re-‘ can be used in different contexts.

Homework Challenge: ‘Re-‘ Words Story – Write a short story with ‘re-‘ words – Use 10 different ‘re-‘ words – Words like ‘return’, ‘rewrite’, or ‘react’ can be used – Circle all ‘re-‘ words in your story – This helps identify and understand the use of ‘re-‘ prefix – Share your story in the next class | This homework task is designed to help students practice using words with the ‘re-‘ prefix, which indicates repetition or backward motion. Encourage students to be creative and think of actions that can happen again or can be done in reverse. Examples of ‘re-‘ words are ‘return’, ‘rewrite’, ‘react’, ‘rebuild’, ‘recall’, ‘replay’, ‘retrace’, ‘renew’, ‘review’, and ‘reverse’. Remind them to circle the ‘re-‘ words to visually emphasize the prefix in their story. In the next class, students will have the opportunity to share their stories, which will reinforce their understanding of the ‘re-‘ prefix and how it changes the meaning of the base word. Provide guidance on story structure and brainstorming ideas if needed.