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

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...

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...

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...

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

Practice adding prefixes and suffixes to root words. Young writers discuss the meanings of root word, suffix, and prefix and work on creating new words by thinking of words as things that can grow, like a tree.  They create a tree...

In this combining prefixes and root words worksheet, students add the prefixes to the base words and write the new words. Students write twelve words.

In this prefixes instructional activity, students write the correct word from a word bank next to the definition. Words include prefixes of re, un, dis, mis, pre, and under.

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...

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...

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...