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Identifying Prefixes (Online Interactive)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this prefixes learning exercise, students identify the prefix in each of 10 words. Students write the prefix in the blank. This is an online interactive learning exercise.
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Prefixes 'Al' 'De'

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this prefixes worksheet, students complete the 4 sentences using the words already, deflate, demist, and always. Students then complete 2 sentences using the words defrost and altogether. Students finish using the al or de prefix give...
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Vocabulary Acquisition

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary acquisition worksheet, students complete several sentences by selecting the correct vocabulary word for each sentence. Students then complete a prefix, root word, and word meaning chart for the vocabulary words.
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Prefix - Under

For Teachers 3rd
In this prefix worksheet, 3rd graders learn new words that begin with the prefix 'sub.' Students then complete sentences using the words: subway, subject, submerge, subset, and subterranean.
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Prefix Crossword: Worksheet 2

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this prefix worksheet, learners solve a crossword puzzle where all words begin with prefixes which are already written in the correct boxes. Students use clues to complete the words.
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Prefixes Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this prefixes worksheet, students add a prefix to each of the words to make new words. Students use the prefix word bank to help them spell the words.
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De-Words Crossword

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this prefix crossword worksheet, students use the clues to help them complete the crossword puzzle. Students use words that have the 'de' prefix.
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Prefixes Crossword (2)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this prefix worksheet, students complete a crossword using the clues to solve the puzzle. The words will have prefixes and must be spelled correctly.
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Prefixes Crossword (1)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this prefix worksheet, learners complete the crossword puzzle for words that have prefixes. Students solve the clues to complete the crossword.
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Prefixes Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this prefix activity, students use word clues to solve a crossword puzzle. Prefixes of words in puzzle are given, and students complete the words using the clues.
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School-Home Links: Root Words and Prefix

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this spelling new word worksheet, students combine the prefix and root word of several new words and write the complete word on the line. Students then look in a newspaper or magazine and find three words with the prefix un- and...
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Prefix Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this prefix instructional activity, ESL students read 9 sentences that have an incomplete word. Students choose a prefix from the box and make a complete word to finish the sentence.
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English Prefixes Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Words in the News Education Bill Backs India's Poor - 21 December 2005

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete word work in order to explain a news article. They complete worksheets and practice activities.
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Word Meaning Using Prefixes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use structural analysis to identify root words with prefixes such as dis, sub, re, and pre.
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Presenting..... Prefixes! Hold Down the Applause, Please!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read and consider a list of common prefixes and their meanings. They complete a worksheet which asks them to read and define a prefix in context. They switch and evaluate each other's papers.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Using Hyphens

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do you know when to use hyphens? Here's a resource that lists when to use hyphens in adjectives, in compound numbers, after prefixes, and in between line breaks with examples of each.
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Free Reading

Free Reading

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This free reading intervention site is geared toward students grade K-3, with literacy activities and lessons/ideas links. The site includes teaching tools and activities. See the link at the bottom to "About FreeReading" for a list of...
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Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Building a Better Vocabulary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A wonderful site for the vocabulary enthusiast. Includes ways to build your vocabulary, resource suggestions, information about word roots, a section on suffixes and prefixes, as well as some higher-level word quizzes.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Prefixes and Suffixes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial focuses on prefixes and suffixes; it defines prefix, suffix, and affix. It offers a YouTube music video rapping about prefixes, suffixes, and roots; it also provides lists of common prefixes and suffixes with their meanings...
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Other

Learn That Word: Root Words & Prefixes: Quick Reference

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Excellent reference tool listing prefixes and roots together alphabetically along with definitions and examples.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Reading: Understand New Vocabulary Using Roots and Affixes

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn about two kinds of affixes - prefix and suffix. Prefixes are attached, before a root or base word, and suffixes to the end of a word. You'll learn how all three word parts are keys to unlocking the meanings...
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Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Hyphens

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides information on various uses for the hyphen with an emphasis on dividing words at the end of a line. For additional information, click on the link "Compound Words."
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SUNY Empire State College

Empire State College: Hyphens

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains information regarding the correct use of the hyphen, along with examples. L.11-12.2a Hyphens