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Exploring ‘pre-‘: The Power of Prefixes – ‘pre-‘ means before or in advance – ‘pre-‘ can alter a word’s meaning – Adding ‘pre-‘ changes the time aspect of a word – Examples: ‘preview’, ‘predict’ – ‘Preview’ means to view before, ‘predict’ means to say before it happens – Practice with ‘pre-‘ words | This slide introduces the concept of prefixes, with a focus on ‘pre-‘. Explain that ‘pre-‘ is a common prefix in English that is added to the start of a word to change its meaning, typically indicating something that happens before or in advance. Provide examples like ‘preview’ (to view something before it happens) and ‘predict’ (to say what will happen before it occurs). Encourage students to think of other words with the prefix ‘pre-‘ and discuss how the prefix alters their meanings. For practice, students can create sentences using ‘pre-‘ words or find additional ‘pre-‘ words in reading materials.

Exploring Prefixes: The Power of ‘pre-‘ – What is a prefix? A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning. – Common prefixes we use Examples: ‘un-‘, ‘re-‘, ‘in-‘, ‘dis-‘ – ‘pre-‘ means ‘before’ ‘pre-‘ is a prefix that comes before the root word, indicating time or order. – Examples with ‘pre-‘ Examples: ‘preview’ means to view before, ‘predict’ means to say before something happens. | This slide introduces the concept of prefixes, focusing on the prefix ‘pre-‘. Begin by defining a prefix as a group of letters placed before a root word to alter its meaning. Provide common examples of prefixes to familiarize students with the concept. Emphasize ‘pre-‘ by explaining it signifies something occurring ‘before’ or ‘in front of’. Use examples like ‘preview’ or ‘predict’ to illustrate how ‘pre-‘ is used in everyday language. Encourage students to think of additional words with the prefix ‘pre-‘ and discuss the altered meanings. This will help them understand how prefixes can change the meaning of root words and enhance their vocabulary.

Exploring ‘pre-‘: Prefix Power – Understanding ‘pre-‘ prefix – ‘Pre-‘ means before. It changes the word’s meaning. – Examples: ‘prepay’, ‘preview’ – ‘Prepay’ is to pay before, ‘preview’ is to view before. – ‘Predict’ and its meaning – ‘Predict’ means to say before something happens. – Brainstorm more ‘pre-‘ words | This slide introduces the prefix ‘pre-‘ and how it alters the meaning of root words by indicating something that occurs before a certain event. Start by explaining the concept of prefixes, particularly ‘pre-‘, and how they are used to form new words with different meanings. Provide clear examples with ‘prepay’, ‘preview’, and ‘predict’, discussing how ‘pre-‘ changes their meanings. Engage the class by asking them to brainstorm additional words that start with ‘pre-‘ and discuss the new meanings these words take on. This activity will help students understand the concept of prefixes and enhance their vocabulary.

Exploring the Prefix ‘pre-‘ – ‘pre-‘ alters meanings of words – ‘pre-‘ typically means ‘before’ or ‘prior to’. – Activity: Matching ‘pre-‘ words – Match words like ‘school’ and ‘preschool’ to their meanings. – Contextual understanding of ‘pre-‘ – Use sentences to understand how ‘pre-‘ changes word meaning. – Examples: ‘view’ vs. ‘preview’ – ‘View’ means to see, ‘preview’ is seeing beforehand. | This slide introduces the prefix ‘pre-‘ and its impact on the meanings of words. Students will learn that adding ‘pre-‘ to a word can change its meaning by indicating something that comes before or prior to the original concept. The activity encourages students to think critically by matching base words with their ‘pre-‘ counterparts and determining the meanings of both. It’s important to guide students to use context clues from sentences to infer the meaning of words with the ‘pre-‘ prefix. Provide examples such as ‘view’ versus ‘preview’ to illustrate the point. Encourage students to come up with additional examples and use them in sentences to demonstrate their understanding.

Exploring ‘pre-‘ Prefix in Sentences – Crafting sentences with ‘pre-‘ words – Use ‘pre-‘ words like ‘predict’, ‘prepare’, or ‘prevent’. – Group Activity: Compose a ‘pre-‘ story – Collaborate to write a story including ‘pre-‘ words. – Share your ‘pre-‘ sentences – Discuss the sentences and the use of ‘pre-‘ words. – Understanding ‘pre-‘ in context | This slide is designed to engage students in understanding and using the prefix ‘pre-‘. Start by explaining that ‘pre-‘ means ‘before’ and can be attached to different words to alter their meaning. Encourage students to think of ‘pre-‘ words and use them in their own sentences. For the group activity, students will work together to write a short story that includes words with the ‘pre-‘ prefix. After the activity, students will share their sentences with the class, providing an opportunity to discuss the different meanings and contexts in which ‘pre-‘ can be used. This exercise will help students to better grasp the concept of prefixes and how they change the meaning of root words.

Prefixes in Action: The Power of ‘Pre-‘ – Understanding ‘pre-‘ word parts – ‘Pre-‘ means before. Example: ‘preview’ means to view before. – Play ‘Prefix Relay’ game – A fun game to learn about prefixes. – Timed ‘pre-‘ word identification – How many ‘pre-‘ words can you find in 2 minutes? – Reflect on ‘pre-‘ word meanings – Discuss what each ‘pre-‘ word means. | This slide introduces the concept of prefixes, focusing on ‘pre-‘ as an example. Start by breaking down words with ‘pre-‘ to show how the prefix changes the meaning of the root word. Introduce the ‘Prefix Relay’ game, where students pass a baton and say a ‘pre-‘ word until the timer runs out. This activity encourages quick thinking and helps students identify and understand ‘pre-‘ words. After the game, have a discussion about the words they found and what they mean. This interactive approach to learning prefixes will help students recognize patterns in word formation and enhance their vocabulary.

Class Activity: Prefix Hunt – Scavenger hunt for ‘pre-‘ words – Pair up and list ‘pre-‘ words found – Discuss the impact of ‘pre-‘ on meaning – How does ‘pre-‘ alter the original word? Discuss examples. – Share findings with the class | This interactive class activity is designed to help students understand the role of the prefix ‘pre-‘ in word formation and meaning. Students will work in pairs to search through classroom books and identify words that begin with the prefix ‘pre-‘. They will create a list of these words and discuss how the addition of ‘pre-‘ changes the meaning of the base word. For example, ‘view’ becomes ‘preview’, indicating something seen in advance. After the discussion, each pair will share their findings with the class, fostering a collaborative learning environment. The teacher should circulate to assist pairs, provide guidance, and ensure that students are on task. Possible variations of the activity could include creating sentences with the ‘pre-‘ words, drawing pictures to represent the words, or even a competition to see which pair can find the most words.

Review and Reflection: The Power of ‘pre-‘ – Recap ‘pre-‘ prefix meanings – ‘pre-‘ means before, as in ‘preview’ or ‘predict’ – Reflect on prefixes in communication – Prefixes like ‘pre-‘ alter meanings, enhancing our expression – Engage in Q&A session – Summarize today’s key points – Review the importance of ‘pre-‘ in words we’ve learned | As we wrap up today’s lesson, let’s revisit the words that start with the prefix ‘pre-‘ and discuss their meanings. Reflect on how adding ‘pre-‘ to a word can change the message we want to convey and enhance our communication skills. Open the floor for a Q&A session to address any uncertainties and reinforce the day’s learning. Encourage students to think of additional ‘pre-‘ words and consider how their meanings would change without the prefix. Summarize the key points to ensure a solid understanding of how prefixes like ‘pre-‘ play a crucial role in language arts.

Homework: Exploring ‘pre-‘ Words – Find five ‘pre-‘ words – Create sentences with ‘pre-‘ words – Use each ‘pre-‘ word in a meaningful way – Share your sentences in class – Practice speaking and listening skills – Bonus: Write a ‘pre-‘ paragraph – Challenge yourself with a creative paragraph | This homework assignment is designed to help students understand and use words with the prefix ‘pre-‘. Students are tasked with finding five new words that start with ‘pre-‘ and constructing their own sentences to demonstrate comprehension. Encourage creativity and proper usage of the words in context. The bonus activity aims to further engage students by having them write a short paragraph, which will help reinforce their understanding of the words and their meanings. In the next class, students will share their work, fostering a collaborative learning environment where they can learn from each other’s examples.