Identify the Meaning of Common Prefixes - Lesson for Grade 3, Chapter - Prefixes and Suffixes
In the lesson "Identify the Meaning of Common Prefixes," third-grade students embark on an enlightening journey through the world of phonics, specifically focusing on prefixes and suffixes. By engaging with this lesson, students will learn to recognize and understand the meaning of common prefixes such as -re (meaning "again" or "back"), -pre (meaning "before"), -mis (meaning "wrong" or "badly"), along with others like -dis (meaning "not" or "opposite of"), -im (meaning "not" or "into"), and -um.
Understanding prefixes is invaluable as it equips students with the skills to decode unfamiliar words, thereby enhancing their reading comprehension and vocabulary. For instance, knowing that "replay" means to play again or that "misplace" means to place wrongly empowers students to make educated guesses about word meanings, even when encountering them for the first time.
Through interactive activities, like the Common Prefixes Worksheet and the Prefix Practice Worksheet, students will practice applying this knowledge, reinforcing their understanding and ability to manipulate language. This foundational skill not only improves literacy but also builds confidence in reading and writing, setting the stage for future academic success and effective communication.
Estimated classroom time: 10 min
Chapter: Prefixes and Suffixes
Unit: Phonics
Click on any activity below to start learning.
1st
4:00 min
Prefixes: -re, -pre, -mis
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2nd
3:00 min
Common Prefixes Worksheet: RE, PRE, MIS
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3rd
3:00 min
Prefix Practice Worksheet: DIS, IM, UM
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Activity 1 / Prefixes: -re, -pre, -mis
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Activity 2 / Common Prefixes Worksheet: RE, PRE, MIS
Let’s learn to transform a word’s meaning by adding simply adding a prefix.
Give your child the tools needed to build and understand language using this delightful common prefixes worksheet: RE, PRE, MIS! Kids read interesting sentences and determine the prefix in this fun and simple worksheet! -
Activity 3 / Prefix Practice Worksheet: DIS, IM, UM
Help your child learn to build words from the ground up using this prefix practice worksheet: DIS, IM, UN! Using context clues and with the help of funny illustrations, kids pick the right prefix for each root word. Increase your child’s language skills with this entertaining PDF worksheet!
