Teach your class to recognize words that begin with the prefix "un-." In a series of activities, kids write words and underline the prefix, add "un-" to words and record the new meaning, identify real and made-up words beginning with...

Students study language. In this word-making lesson, students discover the meanings of the prefixes un- and dis-. They work in small groups to create a list of words using these prefixes. This lesson includes modifications for ELL...

Let kids show off what they know by listing to as many words as they can that have the prefixes un-, dis-, and re-. This could easily be adapted for use with the whole class, small groups, or even as a contest among individuals. No...

Delve into the use of the prefix un- with this resource. Although this presentation is just a list of words beginning with this prefix, it could be a useful tool in the classroom. Learners could identify the meaning of the words, use...

Understanding what prefixes are, why they are used, and how they change the meaning or purpose of words, are the focuses of this language arts presentation. A lot of valuable practice is embedded in each of the 19 slides. Pupils are...

Change positive words to negative words using the magic of prefixes. Learners focus on the prefixes un- and dis- on this word-meaning worksheet. They read a brief introduction and then complete five sentences adding each of these...

In this prefix "un" instructional activity, learners practice their spelling skills as they examine 6 words and matching pictures. Students write the words that feature the prefix "un".

The book Fortunately provides an excellent opportunity to discuss prefixes and suffixes as they appear in context. The class goes over a list of prefixes and suffixes with the teacher. They then write two sentences; the first...

In this adding prefixes worksheet, students add the prefixes un, re, and dis to their root words in sentences. Students write nine prefixes.

Use this interactive tool to introduce your learners to prefixes and suffixes. First they use a crossword puzzle to find the opposites of the words provided. Then, they take a list of words and possible suffixes, matching the appropriate...

Words are kind of like a train, with affixes as the added cars. Practice prefixes, suffixes, and root words with these worksheets. Learners add words on to the beginning and end of words, practice with some roots, and use the words in...

Sometimes you can add an s to a word to form its plural. Sometimes you can't. Help your class learn how to pluralize irregular words like calf, woman, and half. After, have them study the prefixes un, de, pre, dis, and re in the colorful...

This packet, the third in the series of support materials for the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt thematic units titled "Off to Adventure!" contains exercises and drills designed for learners who need extra support with the...

Teach your kiddies how to create diminutives and augmentatives in Spanish. They'll soon be adding -ito and -ita to every noun they can! Diminutives and augmentatives are much more common in Spanish, so there are many examples included...

Although only three slides long, this presentation does a good job in introducing negative prefixes to upper elementary writers. Pupils are encouraged to use a dictionary and a thesaurus in order to help them come up with the proper...

In this adding prefixes worksheet, students read the prefix plus the base word, combine them, and write the new word. Students write twelve words with their prefixes.

For this prefix worksheet, students fill in the correct prefix to the beginning of the word. Students fill in the prefixes dis, un, and re into 40 words.

Grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies are all part of the journey toward understanding a text. The last in a series of three extra support lessons designed to accompany Theme 5: One Land, Many Trails provides a wealth of...

Built around a moving short film about second chances and tough choices, this lesson mixes grammar, prediction, and narrative writing. Pupils practice with adjectives and prefixes before moving on to the film. The resource directs...

In this prefix worksheet, students read information about the prefix un-, observe examples of its usage, and write sentences changing the verbs meanings by adding the prefix un-. Students write two sentences.

Breaking down words into syllables has two benefits: it improves vocabulary and it improves understanding of a text. The third and final resource in a series of materials designed to be used with Nature: Friend or Foe offers extra...

Make a game out of word parts. Pupils work in pairs to advance along the board. One partner reads a sentence from a card, and the other identifies the correct affix that fits with a word in that sentence.

Third graders identify prefixes and use prefixes correctly in sentences. They edit and change sentences containing prefixes.

In this grammar worksheet, 3rd graders write new words by adding a prefix to each of 10 words. They use the prefixes; bi, un, mis, dis, in, mid, re, and en.