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UN- or RE-? Choose Wisely

Prefixes: UN- and RE-

Day 94of 180
Week 19of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how UN- and RE- prefixes change word meanings

2

Identify and apply UN- and RE- prefixes correctly

3

Use prefix knowledge in context

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates how words can change meaning, like prefixes change words

📦 Materials Needed

  • Prefix word cards
  • Worksheet
  • Colored pencils
  • Prefix chart
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review UN- and RE- prefix meanings using colorful prefix chart. Ask students to share examples they remember.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me what UN- means at the beginning of a word?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how prefixes UN- and RE- change word meanings. UN- means 'not' or 'opposite', while RE- means 'again' or 'back'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • UN- makes words mean the opposite
  • RE- means to do something again
  • Prefixes go at the beginning of words
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'unhappy' mean?
  • How is 'return' different from 'turn'?
3Activity: Prefix Detective (8 min)
worksheet

Students will complete a worksheet matching words with correct prefixes and explaining their new meanings.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each base word
  2. Choose the correct prefix (UN- or RE-)
  3. Write the new word
  4. Explain what the new word means
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide a word bank of prefixes

Challenge: Create their own prefix words

4Closing (4 min)

Review worksheet together, celebrating correct answers

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

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and understand new words. Help us use our words to be kind and loving.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how RE- relates to God's idea of repentance

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper and shout verse to illustrate meaning

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Prefixes are word parts that change meaning when added to the beginning of a word.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice prefix words at home
  • Encourage creative word play
  • Make learning fun and low-pressure
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering which prefix means what

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to explain prefix meanings

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a prefix memory game
  • Draw pictures illustrating prefix meanings
  • Make a prefix word collection

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