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Prefix Power

Prefixes: UN- and RE-

Day 114of 180
Week 23of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how prefixes un- and re- change word meanings

2

Sort and identify words with un- and re- prefixes

3

Practice reading and explaining prefix word changes

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:3

“Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.”

— Proverbs 3:3 (WEB)

Shows how adding different words (like prefixes) can change meaning and understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Prefix sorting mat
  • Word cards with un- and re- words
  • Colored markers
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and review previous prefix lessons. Ask them to share un- and re- words they remember.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me a word that means the opposite of 'happy'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how prefixes un- and re- change word meanings. Show examples using visual cards.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • un- means 'not' or 'opposite'
  • re- means 'again' or 'back'
  • Adding these prefixes changes the word's meaning
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when we add un- to 'kind'?
  • How does re- change the meaning of 'do'?
3Activity: Prefix Sorting Adventure (8 min)
hands-on

Students will sort word cards into un- and re- columns on a sorting mat.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Distribute word cards to each student
  2. Provide sorting mat with two columns
  3. Sort words under correct prefix column
  4. Discuss each word's new meaning
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer word cards with clear prefix differences

Challenge: Have students create their own un- and re- words

4Closing (4 min)

Review prefix sorting activity and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does un- mean?
  • What does re- mean?
  • Can you give me an example of an un- word?
🙏 Prayer:

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how prefixes help us understand God's love

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:3

“Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.”

— Proverbs 3:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out binding words around neck and writing on heart

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade students are learning how prefixes modify word meanings

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use visual aids
  • Make learning playful
  • Encourage creativity with word play
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering prefix meanings and applications

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain prefix word changes

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a prefix word search puzzle
  • Draw pictures illustrating un- and re- words
  • Play prefix matching game at home

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