Title: Exploring the Meaning of “Tele”

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand and use the prefix “tele” to form new words and comprehend their meanings.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Handout with a list of words containing the prefix “tele” (e.g., telephone, television, teleportation, telescope, telepathy) - Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences using “tele” words - Pencils

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes) - Begin by asking students if they have heard or used words like “telephone” or “television” before. - Discuss with the students what these words have in common (they all start with “tele”). - Explain that “tele” is a prefix that comes from the Greek word “teleos,” which means “far off” or “distant.” - Tell the students that today, they will explore the meaning of “tele” and learn how to use it to form new words.

2. Word Exploration (10 minutes) - Distribute the handout with a list of words containing the prefix “tele.” - Ask students to read the words silently and try to guess their meanings based on the prefix “tele.” - Go through the list together, discussing the meanings of each word and how the prefix “tele” relates to it. - Encourage students to share any personal experiences or examples related to the words.

3. Vocabulary Activity (15 minutes) - Hand out the worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences using “tele” words. - Instruct students to use the words from the list to complete the sentences. - Allow students to work individually or in pairs. - After completing the activity, review the answers together as a class, discussing the meanings of the words in context.

4. Application (10 minutes) - Divide the students into small groups. - Provide each group with a set of index cards or small pieces of paper. - Instruct the groups to create their own “tele” words by combining the prefix “tele” with different root words. - Encourage creativity and remind students to think about the meaning of their new words. - After a few minutes, have each group share their created words and explain their meanings to the class.

5. Conclusion (5 minutes) - Recap the lesson by discussing the meaning of the prefix “tele” and how it can be used to form new words. - Ask students to share any new words they learned or found interesting during the lesson. - Emphasize the importance of understanding prefixes to expand vocabulary and improve reading comprehension.

Extension Activity: - Encourage students to find and bring in examples of “tele” words from books, magazines, or online sources. - Create a class “tele” word wall where students can add new words they discover throughout the week. - Challenge students to write short stories or paragraphs using as many “tele” words as possible.