Prefix Lesson 2: dis, re (fill in the blank)

define what a prefix

is.

I can

I can

Use the prefixes “re-”

and “dis-” to help me

find the meaning of

words.

Unit Goals & Objectives

Use “re” and ‘dis’

words in sentences.

I can

identify common

prefixes in words.

explain how a prefix

changes the meaning

of a root word.

I can

How does a prefix
change the
meaning of a
word?

What is a prefix?

Essential Questions

How can we use
prefixes in our
writing?

# 3

# 1

# 2

A word part added to the beginning of a root word to change

its meaning.

Prefix:

Root

rewrite

New word

write

What is a Prefix?

re-

Prefix

Root

dislike

New word

like

dis-

Prefix

A word part added to the beginning of a root word to add meaning.

Prefix:

Prefix

not or opposite of

Meaning

dis-

The Prefix “dis-” and “re”

Prefix

again

Meaning

re-

Meaning: “Not” or “Opposite”

dislike

example:

Not like

The Prefix “dis-’

distrust

Not trust

Meaning: before

retry

example:

To try again

The Prefix “pre-’

rewrite

To write again

Base word vs. “re-” word

make → remake (to make again)

How “re-” Changes Meaning

read → reread (to read again)

visit → revisit (to visit again)

Base word vs. “dis-” word

honest →dishonest (to not be honest)

How “dis-” Changes Meaning

appear → disappear (not be seen anymore)

approve → disapprove (to not approve)