Understanding Prefixes and Their Meanings

Mrs. Pearson, an elementary ELL teacher, guides second graders through a spelling lesson focused on words with the prefixes 'un-' and 're-'. The lesson includes writing exercises, spelling practice, and a challenge to reinforce learning. Students are encouraged to reflect on their progress and practice further by rewriting words multiple times.

What materials are needed for the spelling lesson?

• A book and a pen

• A pencil and a piece of paper

• A computer and a notebook

• A tablet and a marker

What is the learning target for this lesson?

• To write stories

• To solve math problems

• To read and spell words with prefixes

• To draw pictures

What does the prefix 'un' mean?

• After

• Before

• Not

• Again

What is the first step in the steps to success?

• Read and say each word

• Do my best

• Spell and write each word

• Look at the pictures for each word

What does the word 'unhappy' mean?

• Very happy

• Not happy

• Happy again

• Happiest

What does the prefix 're' mean?

• After

• Not

• Again

• Before

What does 'retell' mean?

• Tell a secret

• Tell again

• Tell a lie

• Tell for the first time

What does 'untangle' mean?

• To create a mess

• To tie a knot

• To make not tangled

• To make tangled

What does 'unkind' mean?

• Kindest

• Very kind

• Not kind

• Kind again

What does 'repaint' mean?

• Paint a different color

• Paint a picture

• Paint for the first time

• Paint again