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
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Tier 2 Words
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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.