Prefixes, Un-, Re-, and, Dis-

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...

Review parts of speech and revise writing for clarity with one worksheet! Elementary grammarians change ten predicate adjectives to attributive adjectives, combining two choppy sentences into one smooth thought.

After a short definition of prefixes, the worksheet has learners add prefixes to base words to create new words. They then identify words that have prefixes in a paragraph. Included at the end is an activity for parents to do with their...

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 including a...

Introduce several new prefixes to your vocabulary lesson. After alphabetizing 19 prefixes, including pro-, geo-, and thermo, third graders use a dictionary to find one word that begins with each prefix. Extend the activity by having kids...

Explore vocabulary context clues with a prefix activity. Using the prefixes micro- and mega-, fourth graders complete sentence frames. They then make up their own word with the correct prefixes. Helpful as homework or during a writing...

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...

Sentences take on very different meanings with the simple addition of an affix! Small groups use blank sentence strips to practice this concept with prefixes and suffixes you have been learning. First, each scholar writes a sentence 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...

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...