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Lesson Plan: Exploring Prefixes

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Duration: 50 minutes

Topic: Prefixes

Common Core Standards:


- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-
meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4.A: Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or
paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or
phrase.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4.B: Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and
roots as clues to the meaning of a word.

Objectives:
- Students will understand what prefixes are and how they change the meaning of root words.
- Students will be able to identify common prefixes and use them to create new words.
- Students will apply their knowledge of prefixes in writing sentences.

Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Prefixes handout (with a list of common prefixes and their meanings)
- Index cards
- Markers or colored pencils
- Chart paper for group work

Lesson Outline:
Introduction (10 minutes)
1. Engage the Students:
- Start with a quick game. Write a root word on the board (e.g., "happy"). Ask students to
suggest words that can be made by adding prefixes (e.g., "unhappy," "overhappy").
- Discuss how adding a prefix changes the meaning of the root word.

2. Define Prefixes:
- Explain that a prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its
meaning. Provide a few examples (e.g., "un-" means "not," "re-" means "again").

Direct Instruction (15 minutes)


1. Introduce Common Prefixes:
- Distribute the prefixes handout. Review common prefixes such as "dis-," "pre-," "mis-,"
"non-," and "sub-."
- Discuss the meanings of each prefix and provide examples of words that use them.

2. Model Usage:
- Write a few sentences on the board using words with prefixes. For example:
- "The teacher will redo the assignment."
- "She was disappointed with the results."
- Ask students to identify the prefix and the root word in each example.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)


1. Prefix Matching Activity:
- Divide students into small groups. Give each group a set of index cards with root words on
some cards and prefixes on others.
- Challenge them to match prefixes with root words to create new words. For example, match
"un-" with "kind" to create "unkind."
- After 5 minutes, ask each group to share one new word they created.

Independent Practice (10 minutes)


1. Create Your Own Sentences:
- Ask students to write three sentences using words with prefixes. Encourage them to be
creative and use different prefixes.
- Example: "The **misunderstood** student felt **unwelcome** in class."

Closure (5 minutes)
1. Review and Reflect:
- Ask students to share one new word they learned today and its meaning.
- Reinforce the idea that prefixes can change the meaning of words and enhance vocabulary.
Assessment:
- Observe student participation during group activities.
- Review the sentences written by students for correct usage of prefixes and overall
understanding.

Extensions:
- For students who finish early, provide a list of more complex words with prefixes for them to
explore or challenge them to create a short story using at least five words with prefixes.

Homework:
- Assign students to find five words with prefixes from their reading materials at home and write
down their meanings.

This lesson plan encourages interaction, creativity, and application of knowledge about prefixes,
making learning fun and engaging for 6th-grade students!

Prefixes Quiz

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.

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1. What is a prefix?
- A) A group of letters added to the end of a word
- B) A group of letters added to the beginning of a word
- C) A synonym for a word
- D) A type of punctuation

2. Which of the following prefixes means "not"?


- A) Re-
- B) Un-
- C) Pre-
- D) Dis-

3. If you add the prefix "mis-" to the word "understand," what new word do you create?
- A) Understand
- B) Misunderstand
- C) Overstand
- D) Disunderstand

4. What does the prefix "re-" mean?


- A) Again
- B) Before
- C) Not
- D) Against

5. Which of the following words uses the prefix "sub-" correctly?


- A) Submarine
- B) Subtract
- C) Substandard
- D) All of the above

6. If "dis-" means "opposite of," which of the following is the correct meaning of "disagree"?
- A) To agree
- B) To argue
- C) To not agree
- D) To understand

7. In the word "nonfiction," what does the prefix "non-" indicate?


- A) Related to
- B) Not
- C) Again
- D) Before

8. How does adding the prefix "over-" to the word "cook" change its meaning?
- A) To cook less
- B) To cook too much
- C) To cook again
- D) To cook differently

9. Which sentence correctly uses a word with a prefix?


- A) She was very happy about her test results.
- B) He was unhappy with the movie.
- C) They decided to redo the project.
- D) Both B and C
10. If you encounter the word "preheat," what does the prefix "pre-" suggest?
- A) After
- B) Before
- C) Not
- D) Over

11. What can you infer about the word "submarine" based on its prefix?
- A) It is a type of fish
- B) It operates underwater
- C) It is a type of boat
- D) It is used for flying

12. Why is it important to understand prefixes when learning new vocabulary?


- A) They make words longer
- B) They help clarify the meaning of words
- C) They are only used in science
- D) They are not important

13. Which of the following sentences contains a word with a prefix that changes its meaning?
- A) The dog ran quickly.
- B) She was disappointed with her score.
- C) The sun is shining brightly.
- D) He likes to read books.

14. If the root word is "place," what does the word "replace" mean?
- A) To put in a new place
- B) To take away
- C) To place again
- D) To move somewhere else

15. How would you describe the relationship between the words "happy" and "unhappy"?
- A) They have opposite meanings
- B) They are synonyms
- C) They are unrelated
- D) They are both nouns

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Scoring: Each correct answer is worth 1 point. Total possible points: 15.

Reflection: After completing the quiz, think about how prefixes can help you understand new
words in your reading!
Prefixes Quiz Answer Key
1. B) A group of letters added to the beginning of a word

2. B) Un-

3. B) Misunderstand

4. A) Again

5. D) All of the above

6. C) To not agree

7. B) Not

8. B) To cook too much

9. D) Both B and C

10. B) Before

11. B) It operates underwater

12. B) They help clarify the meaning of words

13. B) She was disappointed with her score.

14. A) To put in a new place

15. A) They have opposite meanings

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Scoring

- Each correct answer is worth 1 point.


- Total possible points: 15.

Reflection
After completing the quiz, think about how prefixes can help you understand new words in your
reading!

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