3FN19 – Reading & Writing – Phonics: Prefixes pre-, mis-, and in-

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Class Lesson Plan

Objectives:

Students will comprehend the function of prefixes and how they alter the meaning of base words.
Students will recognize and utilize the prefixes pre-, mis-, and in- to construct words.
Students will practice reading and writing words with these prefixes in their spelling list.

Materials:
Whiteboard
Visual aids (examples of words with pre-, mis-, and in-)
Spelling word list:

input
preset
misuse
inside
preview
incorrect
pretest
mislead
preheat
indoors
misplace
prepare
misread
mismatch
misspell

Introduction (5 minutes):

Define prefixes as sets of letters added to the beginning of base words to change their meaning.
Explain that today’s focus is on the prefixes pre-, mis-, and in- and their impact on base words.

Theocratic Connections:

Understanding prefixes and word structures can aid in understanding the meaning of words encountered in Bible texts.

Activity 1 – Introduction to Prefixes (7 minutes):

Present examples of base words and their corresponding words with prefixes on the whiteboard. Practice pronouncing and identifying the prefixes pre-, mis-, and in-.

Explain that the prefix pre- means “before”. (e.g. We add the letters p-r-e to tell what something is before.)

Explain that the prefix mis- means “wrong”. (e.g. If we add the letters m-i-s to the word use, it turns into the word misuse. Misuse means use wrong.)

Explain that the prefix in- has two meanings:

Meaning #1: It can mean that something is not. (e.g. The word incorrect means not correct.)

Meaning #2: It can mean “in”. (e.g. The word input means put in.)

Activity 2 – Practice with Prefixes (7 minutes):

Show examples of words with pre-, mis-, and in- prefixes and discuss their meanings. Practice forming words by adding these prefixes to base words.

Activity 3 – Application of Prefixes (7 minutes):

Present examples of words with pre-, mis-, and in- prefixes used in sentences. (You can create sentences and/or use biblical examples.) Practice constructing sentences using words with these prefixes, focusing on their altered meanings.

Conclusion (2 minutes):

Summarize key points: Prefixes are added to base words to change their meanings. Today, we focused on the prefixes pre-, mis-, and in-, learning how they change the meaning of words. Encourage students to practice reading and writing words with these prefixes to reinforce their understanding.

Assessment:

Informally assess students through participation in prefix identification activities, their ability to form words with prefixes, and their comprehension of the meanings conveyed by words with prefixes.