Title: Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes: Unlocking Word Meanings

Objective: Students will understand the concept of prefixes and suffixes, and how they can change the meanings of words.

Duration: 45 minutes

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Handout with a list of common prefixes and suffixes (optional) - Worksheets with word exercises (optional)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever encountered words with unfamiliar beginnings or endings. Discuss any examples they provide.
   • Explain that prefixes and suffixes are word parts that can be added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.
   • Emphasize that understanding prefixes and suffixes can help students decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words they come across.
2. Prefixes (15 minutes)
   • Write the word “unhappy” on the board and ask students to identify any familiar words within it.
   • Explain that “un-“ is a prefix, and it changes the meaning of the word “happy” to the opposite.
   • Provide more examples of common prefixes such as “re-“, “dis-“, “pre-“, “mis-“, “bi-“, “tri-“, etc.
   • Discuss the meanings of these prefixes and provide examples of words that contain them.
   • Encourage students to brainstorm additional words with these prefixes and share them with the class.
3. Suffixes (15 minutes)
   • Write the word “careless” on the board and ask students to identify any familiar words within it.
   • Explain that “-less” is a suffix, and it changes the meaning of the word “care” to “without.”
   • Provide more examples of common suffixes such as “-ful,” “-able,” “-er,” “-est,” “-ing,” “-ed,” etc.
   • Discuss the meanings of these suffixes and provide examples of words that contain them.
   • Encourage students to brainstorm additional words with these suffixes and share them with the class.
4. Word Exercises (10 minutes)
   • Distribute worksheets with word exercises, or use the whiteboard to create word examples.
   • Ask students to identify the prefixes and suffixes in each word and explain how they change the meaning.
   • Review the answers as a class, discussing the impact of the prefixes and suffixes on the word meanings.
5. Conclusion (5 minutes)
   • Recap the main points of the lesson, emphasizing that prefixes and suffixes can significantly alter the meanings of words.
   • Encourage students to continue exploring and identifying prefixes and suffixes in their reading and writing.
   • Answer any remaining questions and provide additional resources for further practice if desired.

Note: Adapt the lesson as needed to suit the specific needs and abilities of your students.