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UN- Means Not

Prefixes: UN- and RE-

Day 111of 180
Week 23of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that the prefix un- means 'not' or 'opposite'

2

Identify and create words with the un- prefix

3

Recognize how prefixes change word meanings

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 86:15

“But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.”

— Psalm 86:15 (WEB)

Demonstrates the opposite of unkind is God's loving kindness

📦 Materials Needed

  • Prefix cards
  • Root word cards
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Picture cards showing opposite concepts
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and introduce the magical world of prefixes. Explain that small word parts can change the meaning of words.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of something that is the opposite of happy?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce un- as a special prefix that means 'not' or 'opposite'. Show examples like happy/unhappy, kind/unkind, tied/untied.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Un- goes in front of a word
  • Un- changes the meaning to the opposite
  • Un- helps us understand words better
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when we add un- to a word?
  • Can you make an un- word about something Jesus loves?
3Activity: Un- Word Building (5 min)
hands-on

Students create un- words and draw pictures showing the opposite meaning.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a root word card
  2. Have them add the un- prefix
  3. Draw a picture showing the new meaning
  4. Share their un- words with the class
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-made un- word examples

Challenge: Create sentences using un- words

4Closing (2 min)

Review the un- prefix and its meaning of 'not' or 'opposite'

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does un- mean?
  • Can you tell me an un- word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for helping us learn and understand new words. Help us use our words to show Your love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about un- words and how they help us understand language!

💎 Memory Verse

1 John 4:16

“We know and have believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.”

— 1 John 4:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Love/Unlove Charade Game

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Prefixes are word parts that change meaning when added to root words

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice un- words at home
  • Use playful examples
  • Encourage creativity with word building
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between the prefix and the root word

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to understand and create un- words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create an un- word scavenger hunt
  • Play un- charades
  • Make an un- word family book

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