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Lesson Plan: Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes

Subject: English

Grade Level: Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Define prefixes and suffixes.
• Identify examples of common prefixes and suffixes.
• Create new words by adding prefixes and suffixes to root words.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with lists of prefixes and suffixes
• Worksheets for in-class activities
• Projector (optional for presentation)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage the Students: Begin with a short discussion on what students know about words. Ask if anyone can share a word they know that has a prefix or a suffix.
2. Define Terms: Write the definitions on the board:
   • Prefix: A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
   • Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its form or meaning.

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Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Introduce Common Prefixes:

   • Explain examples such as:
     • un- (not), e.g., unhappy
     • re- (again), e.g., redo
     • pre- (before), e.g., preview

2. Introduce Common Suffixes:

   • Explain examples such as:
     • -ing (action or process), e.g., running
     • -ed (past tense), e.g., jumped
     • -ness (state of being), e.g., happiness

3. Show Interactive Examples:

   • Write a root word on the board, such as "play," and demonstrate how adding different prefixes and suffixes changes the word's meaning and form.

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Guided Practice (5 minutes)

1. Class Activity:
   • Distribute handouts with a list of prefixes and suffixes.
   • In pairs, ask students to come up with at least five new words using prefixes or suffixes from the handout and share their creations with the class.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:
   • Hand out a worksheet with the following tasks:
     1. Identify and underline the prefix or suffix in the following words:
        • misinterpret
        • joyful
        • preheat
     2. Create a new word by adding a prefix or suffix to the root word provided:
        • Root Word: "play"
        • Root Word: "happy"

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Recap Key Points: Review the definitions of prefixes and suffixes and how they alter the meaning of root words.
2. Final Q&A: Allow students to ask questions and clarify any uncertainties regarding prefixes and suffixes.

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Homework Assignment

1. Task:
   • Complete the following exercises:
     1. Write down five words that contain prefixes and five that contain suffixes. Underline the prefixes and suffixes.
     2. Write sentences using three words from your lists.

Answers for Homework

1. Example Answers (may vary by student):

   • Words with Prefixes:

     • Unhappy (prefix: un-)
     • Rewind (prefix: re-)
     • Prehistoric (prefix: pre-)
     • Misunderstood (prefix: mis-)
     • Disagree (prefix: dis-)

   • Words with Suffixes:

     • Running (suffix: -ing)
     • Happily (suffix: -ly)
     • Kindness (suffix: -ness)
     • Cooked (suffix: -ed)
     • Fearful (suffix: -ful)

2. Example Sentences (may vary by student):

   • "I was unhappy when I missed the bus."
   • "Please rewind the video after watching it."
   • "Dinosaurs lived in prehistoric times."

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End of Lesson Plan

This lesson plan is structured to ensure that students understand the concept of prefixes and suffixes and can practically apply their knowledge.