Understanding Prefixes and Meanings

The video tutorial introduces prefixes such as 'dis', 'mis', and 'un', explaining their meanings and how they alter the meanings of root words. It includes activities for matching prefixes with root words to form new words and provides examples to illustrate the changes in meaning. The lesson outlines learning objectives and success criteria, emphasizing the ability to identify, describe, and use prefixes in sentences. The tutorial concludes with an activity for students to apply their understanding by using words with prefixes in sentences.

What is the main topic of today's English class?

• Suffixes

• Prefixes

• Root words

• Grammar rules

Which prefix would you add to 'connect' to form a new word?

• mis

• re

• un

• dis

What is one of the learning objectives for this lesson?

• To write essays

• To add prefixes to create new words

• To practice reading comprehension

• To learn new vocabulary

What does a prefix do to a root word?

• Removes a letter

• Changes its tense

• Creates a new word

• Adds a suffix

Which prefix means 'not' or 'the opposite of'?

• mis

• un

• pre

• dis

What does the word 'dislike' mean?

• To like something more

• To like something less

• To like something

• To not like something

Which prefix indicates something done incorrectly?

• dis

• re

• mis

• un

What does 'misplace' mean?

• To place something correctly

• To find something

• To lose something

• To place something in the wrong place

What does the prefix 'un' mean?

• Before

• After

• Again

• Not

What does 'unhappy' mean?

• Happy again

• Not happy

• Very happy

• Happier