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Exploring Prefixes: The Power of ‘pre-‘ – What are prefixes? – Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. – Common ‘pre-‘ examples – Examples: ‘preview’, ‘predict’, ‘prepaid’, ‘preheat’ – Prefixes alter word meanings – ‘Pre-‘ means ‘before’. It changes the word to indicate ‘before’ an event. – Practice with ‘pre-‘ | Introduce the concept of prefixes, explaining that they are groups of letters placed before the root of a word to alter its meaning. Provide examples of ‘pre-‘ to illustrate how this prefix works, such as ‘preview’ meaning to view before, or ‘predict’ meaning to say before something happens. Emphasize that understanding prefixes can help students deduce the meaning of new words. Engage the class with practice examples, asking them to use ‘pre-‘ with different root words and discuss how the meaning changes. This will help them grasp the concept of prefixes and expand their vocabulary.

Exploring the Prefix ‘pre-‘ – ‘pre-‘ means ‘before’ – Common ‘pre-‘ words – Words like ‘prefix’, ‘prevent’, ‘predict’ – ‘pre-‘ alters word meaning – It gives a sense of ‘before’ to a word – Examples: ‘preview’, ‘predict’ – ‘Preview’ means to view before; ‘predict’ means to say before it happens | This slide introduces the prefix ‘pre-‘ to the students, explaining that it means ‘before’. Students will learn how adding ‘pre-‘ to the beginning of a word changes its meaning by giving it a sense of anticipation or prior action. Provide examples of common words starting with ‘pre-‘, such as ‘prefix’, ‘prevent’, and ‘predict’, and discuss how the prefix alters their meanings. Encourage students to think of other words they know that start with ‘pre-‘ and how those words relate to the idea of ‘before’. Use ‘preview’ and ‘predict’ as specific examples to show how ‘pre-‘ changes the meaning of the base words ‘view’ and ‘dict’. This will help students understand the concept of prefixes and how they can alter the meanings of words.

Exploring ‘pre-‘ Prefix Words – ‘Predict’ means guessing before – To predict is like making a forecast before an event. – ‘Prevent’ means to stop before – To prevent something is to take action so it doesn’t happen. – ‘Preview’ is seeing before – A preview is a sneak peek, like watching a trailer before the full movie. – Understanding ‘pre-‘ in words | This slide introduces students to the prefix ‘pre-‘ and its meaning of ‘before’. Students will learn how ‘pre-‘ is used to alter the meaning of base words to indicate something that happens before a certain event. For example, ‘predict’ involves making an educated guess before something happens, ‘prevent’ is about taking steps to ensure something doesn’t happen, and ‘preview’ is typically a glimpse or taste of something before the full version is available. Encourage students to think of other words with the prefix ‘pre-‘ and discuss how the meaning changes with its addition. This will help them understand how prefixes can alter word meanings and enhance their vocabulary.

Exploring ‘pre-‘ Prefix in Sentences – Crafting sentences with ‘pre-‘ words – Use ‘pre-‘ words like ‘preview’ or ‘predict’ in your own sentences. – Grasping context using ‘pre-‘ – How does ‘pre-‘ change the meaning of a word? Consider ‘view’ vs. ‘preview’. – Group activity: sentence sharing – In groups, create and share sentences using ‘pre-‘ words. – Understanding ‘pre-‘ in context – Discuss how ‘pre-‘ gives a hint about something happening before. | This slide is designed for a class activity focused on the prefix ‘pre-‘. Students will create their own sentences using words that start with ‘pre-‘, helping them understand how this prefix alters the meaning of a word. The activity encourages them to think about the context in which ‘pre-‘ is used and how it typically indicates something occurring before an event. In the group activity, students will share their sentences, fostering collaborative learning and discussion. The teacher should guide them to notice patterns in meaning with ‘pre-‘ words and facilitate a discussion on how prefixes can give clues about word meaning.

Prefix ‘pre-‘ Matching Game – Engage in ‘pre-‘ word matching game – Match words starting with ‘pre-‘ to their meanings – Understand ‘pre-‘ prefix importance – Prefixes like ‘pre-‘ change a word’s meaning and tell us about timing – Class participation in game – Everyone will have a turn to play – Reflect on new ‘pre-‘ words learned | This interactive game is designed to help students understand the meaning and importance of the prefix ‘pre-‘. By matching ‘pre-‘ words with their meanings, students will learn how this prefix often indicates something relating to ‘before’ or ‘prior to’. Encourage all students to participate and ensure that the game is played in a supportive environment where the focus is on learning rather than competition. After the game, have a discussion with the class to reflect on the new words they’ve learned and how the prefix ‘pre-‘ altered the meanings of the base words. This will reinforce their understanding of prefixes and their role in language.

Crafting Words with ‘pre-‘ – Create new words with ‘pre-‘ – Share your ‘pre-‘ word and meaning – For example, ‘view’ becomes ‘preview’, meaning to see beforehand. – Discuss ‘pre-‘ impact on base words – Does ‘pre-‘ make the action happen earlier? – Reflect on the meaning of ‘pre-‘ – ‘Pre-‘ often means before or in advance. | This slide is designed to engage students in understanding the prefix ‘pre-‘ by creating their own words. Encourage them to think of simple base words and explore how adding ‘pre-‘ alters the meaning, typically indicating that something happens before or in advance. Students should be ready to share their new words and discuss the changes in meaning. This activity will help them grasp the concept of prefixes and how they modify the meanings of base words. It’s also a great opportunity for them to practice their creativity and presentation skills in front of the class. As a teacher, be prepared to guide them through examples and ensure they understand the concept of ‘pre-‘ as a prefix.

Class Activity: Prefix Hunt – Search for ‘pre-‘ items in class – List words with ‘pre-‘ prefix – For example, ‘pretest’ or ‘preview’ – Discuss the meaning of each ‘pre-‘ word – ‘Pre-‘ means before, like ‘predict’ (say before it happens) – Present your ‘pre-‘ words to the class | This activity is designed to help students understand and identify the prefix ‘pre-‘ and its meaning in a fun and interactive way. Students will search the classroom for items that could be associated with words starting with ‘pre-‘. They will then create a list of these words, discussing and writing down the meaning of each. Encourage creativity and critical thinking as they connect items with potential ‘pre-‘ words. After the hunt, students will present their findings to the class, fostering public speaking skills and reinforcing their understanding of prefixes. Possible variations of the activity could include working in pairs or small groups, using a timer for a quick-paced hunt, or extending the activity to a homework assignment where students find ‘pre-‘ words at home.

Review: The Power of ‘pre-‘ – Recap on ‘pre-‘ prefix – ‘pre-‘ means before, like in ‘preview’ or ‘predict’ – Significance of prefixes – Prefixes change word meanings and tell us more about the word. – Share a ‘pre-‘ discovery – Share one word with ‘pre-‘ you found interesting. – 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 ‘pre-‘. Understanding prefixes like ‘pre-‘ helps us to decode new words and expand our vocabulary. Reflect on why prefixes are crucial for understanding the structure and meaning of words in the English language. Ask students to share one new thing they learned about ‘pre-‘ to reinforce their understanding and to hear the diverse insights from the class. This reflection will help solidify their grasp of the concept and encourage them to think about how prefixes influence language comprehension.

Homework: Exploring ‘pre-‘ Words – Find five ‘pre-‘ prefix words – Write sentences with ‘pre-‘ words – Use each ‘pre-‘ word in a creative sentence – Understand each word’s meaning – How does ‘pre-‘ change the meaning? – Share your sentences in class | This homework assignment is designed to help students recognize and understand the use of the prefix ‘pre-‘ in words. By finding and using five new words that begin with ‘pre-‘, students will learn how this prefix alters the meaning of a word to indicate ‘before’ or ‘prior to.’ Encourage students to look for context clues in their reading that hint at the meaning of the new words. In the next class, students will have the opportunity to share their sentences, which will help reinforce their understanding of the words and allow them to learn from each other’s discoveries. Provide examples like ‘predict’ (to say what will happen before it occurs) or ‘preview’ (to see beforehand) to get them started.