Prefix/Suffix Hand
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| Lesson Type: | Reintroduce |
| Grade: | 2, 3 |
| Group Size: | Individual, Pairs, Small Group, Large Group, Whole Class |
| Length: | 15 minutes |
| Goal: | Given a Prefix/Suffix Hand worksheet, students will clarify the meaning of a prefix or suffix and create words using that prefix or suffix. |
Materials: Prefix/Suffix Hand worksheet (print here)
What to Do
Prepare
Print out a copy of the Prefix/Suffix Hand for each student in the class.
Create a large version of the Prefix/Suffix Hand on chart paper.
Model/Instruct
1. Review the meaning of prefixes and suffixes with the class.
2. Provide an example of a word using a prefix or suffix.
Today, we will learn more about prefixes and suffixes by completing this worksheet.
3. Model how to use the Prefix/Suffix Hand worksheet with a prefix or suffix that you are reviewing.
We are going to use (selected prefix/suffix).
First, I’ll write (selected prefix/suffix) in the palm of the hand.
- What does (selected prefix/suffix) mean?
- Write the meaning on the thumb of the hand.
- Who can give us a word that contains (selected prefix/suffix)?
- Write it on one finger of the hand.
- Who can give us another word that contains (selected prefix/suffix)?
- Write it on a second finger of the hand.
- Who can give us another word that contains (selected prefix/suffix)?
- Write it on a third finger of the hand.
- Who can give us another word that contains (selected prefix/suffix)?
- Write it on the fourth finger of the hand.
Practice
4. Have students complete Prefix/Suffix Hand worksheet.
Now it’s your turn to complete a Prefix/Suffix Hand by writing the meaning, and coming up with words that contain (selected prefix/suffix). Remember to complete each part of the worksheet.
5. Walk around the classroom to monitor the students’ performance on this task.
6. As a wrap-up, you may ask students to share their work.
Adjust
For Advanced Students:
Encourage these students to come up with more than four words. They can make a list on the side or back of the paper. You may even choose to have a contest to see who can come up with the most words using the selected prefix or suffix.
For Struggling Students:
Students who need extra help may work with partners. If students have trouble coming up with words, help them brainstorm a list of some to use.
For ELL Students:
ELL students may need an explanation of the meaning of the prefix or suffix before being able to use it in a word.
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