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The RE- Prefix: Again or Back

Prefixes: UN- and RE-

Day 93of 180
Week 19of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the meaning of the re- prefix

2

Decode words with the re- prefix

3

Create new words using re-

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 3:19

“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out,”

— Acts 3:19 (WEB)

Demonstrates the 're-' prefix meaning 'again' in a biblical context of spiritual renewal

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored index cards
  • Markers
  • Word building mat
  • Prefix chart
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and explain that today we're learning about a special word helper called the re- prefix. Explain that re- means 'again' or 'back'.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of something you might want to do again?
2Teaching (8 min)

The re- prefix helps us make new words that mean doing something again. When we add re- to the front of a word, it changes the meaning!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Re- means 'again' or 'back'
  • Examples: redo, replay, return, retell
  • The prefix goes BEFORE the main word
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 're-do' mean?
  • Can you think of something you like to do again?
3Activity: Re- Word Building (8 min)
hands-on

Students create re- words and illustrate their meanings

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out base word cards
  2. Add re- prefix to different words
  3. Draw a picture showing the 're-' meaning
  4. Share your new words with a partner
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-cut word cards

Challenge: Create sentences using re- words

4Closing (4 min)

Review the re- prefix and how it changes word meanings

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does re- mean?
  • Can you share a re- word you learned today?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn and grow. Help us understand new words and Your love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a game with un- and re- prefixes!

💎 Memory Verse

Acts 3:19

“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out,”

— Acts 3:19 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out the words 'turn again' with a spinning motion

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The re- prefix helps children understand how prefixes modify word meanings

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice re- words at home
  • Encourage creative word play
  • Use real-life examples
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering the prefix meaning and placement

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to add re- to base words correctly

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a re- word scavenger hunt
  • Make a prefix word book
  • Play charades with re- words

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