Use words with prefixes and suffixes

Key Notes:-

Introduction to Words:

• Explain that some words can be made bigger or given new meanings by adding parts at the beginning (prefixes) or end (suffixes).
• Use simple examples such as:
  • Prefix: un- (e.g., happy → unhappy)
  • Suffix: -ed (e.g., play → played)

Understanding Prefixes:

• Introduce common prefixes like:
  • Un-: Means “not” (e.g., unkind = not kind).
  • Re-: Means “again” (e.g., redo = do again).

Understanding Suffixes:

• Introduce simple suffixes like:
  • -ed: Shows something happened in the past (e.g., jumped).
  • -ing: Shows something is happening right now (e.g., playing).
  • -s: Adds more than one (e.g., dogs = more than one dog).

Fun Activities:

• Use flashcards with root words and let students add prefixes or suffixes.
• Create sentences using words with prefixes and suffixes.

Let’s practice!