Prefixes un-, pre- - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Determine or Clarify the Meaning of Unknown Words
In this enriching lesson on prefixes, specifically focusing on "un-" and "pre-," kindergarteners will embark on an exciting journey into the world of vocabulary expansion. They will learn how adding these prefixes to the beginning of words can magically transform their meanings. Through engaging activities like the "Words with Un– Worksheet" and "New Meanings of Familiar Words and Prefixes: Un and Pre," students will get hands-on experience in identifying and applying these prefixes.
Understanding prefixes is crucial because it lays the foundation for students to enhance their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. By learning about "un-" and "pre-," students will be able to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words, which is essential for their reading development. This skill will not only boost their confidence in reading but also in their ability to express themselves more accurately and creatively.
Furthermore, the "Words: Assessment 1 Worksheet" will help consolidate their learning, ensuring they have grasped the concept of prefixes and how they change the meaning of words. This lesson is an essential step in nurturing young minds to become proficient readers and effective communicators, equipped with a richer vocabulary.
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Activity 1 / Words with Un– Worksheet
Prefixes are words that you place in front of other words to change their meanings. When you add the prefix Un- to the beginning of words, it gives you the opposite meaning of some words. For example, words like, Un-true, Un-happy, Un-finish. In this tracing sheet, you can help your child understand more about words and their Un- opposites. Draw a line to the correct picture that shows the meaning of each word in this worksheet.
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Activity 2 / Words: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Prefixes are important word parts that are added to roots to give those words enhanced and clarified meaning. As your child works through second and third grade, help hone his or her knowledge of prefixes and suffixes using resources from Kids Academy! This handy assessment worksheet will tell you whether your learner has mastered the prefixes pre- and un-. View the illustrations and read the words to determine which contain the targeted prefix in each row!
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Activity 3 / New Meanings of Familiar Words and Prefixes: Un and Pre - Quiz
In this assessment, students will identify new meanings of familiar words and use the prefixes un and pre.
