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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Affixes
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Exploring the Magical World of Affixes!

Objective:

Today, we will embark on an exciting adventure to discover how small words can unlock the meanings of larger words. By the end of our lesson, you will understand what affixes are and how they help us create new words!

Opening Activity: The Word Wizard's Challenge

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• A hat or bag filled with small cards (each card has a base word, suffix, or prefix)

Step 1: Introduction to the Word Wizard

Gather around, young adventurers! Today, we are going to meet the Word Wizard. The wizard has a special power: he can take a basic word and transform it into something magical using affixes.

Step 2: The Magic of Affixes

What are Affixes? Affixes are magical pieces we can add to the beginning or the end of a word to change its meaning. When we add these special parts, the word changes and can become something entirely new!

• Prefixes are like spells that go at the start of a word (e.g., "un-" in "happy" becomes "unhappy").
• Suffixes are like potions that go at the end of a word (e.g., "-ful" in "beauty" becomes "beautiful").

Step 3: The Word Wizard's Challenge

Now, let’s see if you can become word wizards too!

1. Draw Cards: Each of you will draw a card from the hat or bag. The card will either have a base word, a prefix, or a suffix.
2. Create New Words: Work with a partner to create as many new words as you can using the cards you drew.
   • For example, if you draw "play" and "ful," you can create "playful."
3. Share Your Creations: Once you’ve come up with some new words, share them with the class. Explain what each new word means!

Step 4: Discussion and Reflection

After sharing, we will discuss:

• What new words did you discover?
• How do affixes change the meaning of words?

Get ready to become true Word Wizards today! Let’s start our magical journey into the world of affixes! 🌟