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Exploring the Prefix ‘re-‘ – Prefixes and suffixes basics – They modify the meaning of root words – ‘re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’ – It attaches to verbs to indicate repetition – Examples: ‘redo’, ‘return’ – ‘redo’ to do again, ‘return’ to come back – Practice with ‘re-‘ words | This slide introduces the concept of prefixes and suffixes, focusing on the prefix ‘re-‘. Begin by explaining that prefixes and suffixes are sets of letters that change the meaning of a word when attached to the beginning or end, respectively. Emphasize that ‘re-‘ is a common prefix meaning ‘again’ or ‘back’. Provide examples like ‘redo’ and ‘return’ to illustrate the point. Encourage students to think of other words with the prefix ‘re-‘ and consider their meanings. The practice activity could involve students creating sentences with ‘re-‘ words or finding ‘re-‘ words in a reading passage.

Exploring Prefixes: The Power of ‘re-‘ – Define a prefix – A prefix is a set of letters added to the start of a word. – Prefixes alter word meanings – They modify the root’s meaning, often in a specific direction. – ‘re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’ – The prefix ‘re-‘ can indicate repetition or reversal. – Examples: ‘redo’, ‘return’ – ‘redo’ to do again, ‘return’ to come back | This slide introduces the concept of prefixes, focusing on ‘re-‘ as an example. A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. ‘Re-‘ is a common prefix in English that typically means ‘again’ or ‘back’. It’s used to indicate that an action is being repeated or that something is being moved back to a previous state or place. Provide students with additional examples like ‘replay’ (to play again), ‘rewind’ (to wind back), and ‘rebuild’ (to build again). Encourage students to think of other words with the prefix ‘re-‘ and discuss how the prefix alters their meanings.

The Power of ‘re-‘: Exploring Prefixes – ‘re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’ – Indicates repetition or reversal – Example: ‘redo’ means to do again – To ‘redo’ an assignment means to complete it another time. – Example: ‘return’ means to go back – To ‘return’ to a place means to go back to it. | This slide introduces the prefix ‘re-‘ and its significance in altering the meaning of base words to indicate an action being done again or a reversal of an action. Emphasize the versatility of ‘re-‘ by showing how it can change the meaning of verbs, and encourage students to think of additional examples. Discuss how ‘redo’ implies performing a task for a second time, while ‘return’ suggests going back to a previous location. This understanding of prefixes will enhance students’ vocabulary and comprehension skills, as well as their ability to decode unfamiliar words.

Using ‘re-‘ in Sentences – Forming sentences with ‘re-‘ words – Example: ‘I need to rewrite my essay.’ – ‘Rewrite’ means to write again, emphasizing repetition – ‘Re-‘ modifies the verb’s action – Prefix ‘re-‘ often means ‘again’ or ‘back’ – Practice creating your own ‘re-‘ sentences | This slide is aimed at helping students understand how the prefix ‘re-‘ is used to alter the meaning of a verb, typically indicating that an action is done again or is reversed. Start by explaining the concept of prefixes and how they modify the meanings of words. Use the example provided to show how ‘rewrite’ changes the meaning of ‘write’ to convey the action of writing again. Encourage students to think of other verbs that can be changed with ‘re-‘ and to form new sentences with these words. This exercise will enhance their vocabulary and comprehension of how prefixes affect word meaning. In the next class, ask students to share their sentences and discuss the nuances of meaning introduced by the prefix ‘re-‘.

Activity: Crafting Sentences with ‘re-‘ – Pair up and brainstorm ‘re-‘ words – Create sentences using ‘re-‘ words – Use words in context to show understanding – Each pair finds 5 ‘re-‘ words – Prepare to present your sentences – Practice public speaking and sharing | This class activity encourages students to collaborate and explore the use of the prefix ‘re-‘ in different words. The prefix ‘re-‘ often means ‘again’ or ‘back’, as in ‘return’ (come back) or ‘redo’ (to do again). Students should work in pairs to come up with five words that start with ‘re-‘ and then craft original sentences that correctly use these words in context. This exercise will help reinforce their understanding of the prefix and its meaning. Possible words include ‘rewrite’, ‘review’, ‘react’, ‘rebuild’, and ‘recall’. Encourage creativity and proper sentence structure. After the activity, facilitate a sharing session where pairs can present their sentences, fostering a supportive environment for public speaking and peer learning.

Class Activity: ‘re-‘ Word Hunt – Find ‘re-‘ words in your book – Analyze the meaning change – ‘Re-‘ often means ‘again’ or ‘back’, as in ‘return’ or ‘redo’ – Discuss with a partner – Prepare to present an example – Choose a word, use it in a sentence, and explain its meaning with ‘re-‘ | This activity is designed to help students understand the impact of the prefix ‘re-‘ on word meaning. Students will search for words with ‘re-‘ in their reading books, analyze how the prefix alters the word’s definition, and discuss their findings with a partner. The goal is to foster collaboration and deepen their comprehension of prefixes. For the teacher: facilitate the activity by providing guidance on how to identify prefixes and encourage students to think about how ‘re-‘ modifies the base word. Offer examples like ‘rewrite’ (to write again) and ‘react’ (to act in response). After the discussion, each pair will present one word, use it in a sentence, and explain its meaning. This will help students to not only recognize ‘re-‘ words but also to understand their usage in context.

Wrapping Up: The Power of ‘Re-‘ – Review: Prefix ‘re-‘ importance – Homework: Craft a short story – Use at least 10 words with the ‘re-‘ prefix – Include 10 ‘re-‘ words – Examples: ‘return’, ‘rewrite’, ‘react’, ‘rebuild’ – ‘Re-‘ transforms actions – Understand how ‘re-‘ can change the meaning of a verb | As we conclude, remind students of the significant role prefixes play in altering the meanings of words. The prefix ‘re-‘ is particularly versatile, often implying a repetition or a backward action. For homework, students should write a creative short story incorporating at least 10 words that begin with ‘re-‘. This will help reinforce their understanding of the prefix and its effect on word meaning. Encourage creativity and the use of a dictionary or thesaurus to discover new ‘re-‘ words. In the next class, ask volunteers to share their stories, highlighting the use of ‘re-‘ words and discussing the new dimensions these words added to their narratives.