Prefixes

This week, we will learn about prefixes in spelling class. A prefix is a group of letters that we add to the beginning of a word. A prefix changes the meaning of a word.

Our prefixes this week will be the negative prefixes dis-, un-, in-, and non-.

Tier 1 Words
Quizlet link

Tier 2 Words
Quizlet link

Here is a fun video that can show you the difference between prefixes and suffixes:





This video explains more about prefixes:


Prefix Games
Here are some games on the topic of prefixes. Not all of them focus on the same prefixes that we are learning this week, but they are a great way to help you learn more about words and patterns.

Prefix Meaning Match

Big Brown Bear Game

Caramel Apple Float
Click here to practice the words from "Caramel Apple Float" on Quizlet.

Apple Harvest Fair
Click here to practice the words from "Apple Harvest Fair" on Quizlet.

Reading Links and More

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This blog has many links that you will use during the school year. A link is a word that you can click on to navigate to a new webpage.  

You can also comment on blogs. Comments to this blog are moderated--that means that I have to read them before they will appear.

Spelling and Vocabulary Links

Spelling, Tier 1
Quizlet is a site that you can use to practice spelling and vocabulary. If you are studying Tier 1 words, use these activities to help you learn how to spell the words and match their meanings.

Spelling, Tier 2
If you are studying Tier 2 words, use both Scatter and Speller to match the definitions and spell the words. If you are studying Tier 1 words, use just Scatter to practice word meanings.

Green Darner Vocabulary Words
Use this page to practice the vocabulary words that go along with "The Green Darner" text.

Caramel Apple Float
Preview next week's words!

Reading Links

You can visit these sites to learn more about interesting topics.

Journey North
Learn about animal migration with this site. You may click on other links within the site.

Myth Brainstorming Machine
At this site, you can create your own myth.

Reading A Map
Learn about reading maps with this activity from the National Park Service.

You may also visit some of the author links in the right hand panel on the blog.