Wonder Lesson 14: Choose Kind - Word warm-up: Prefixes

As part of an English teaching resource, a worksheet on prefixes offers a stimulating word warm-up exercise. The task encourages pupils to expand their vocabulary by combining common prefixes with root words to create new words. The worksheet is designed with a series of blank lines where students are prompted to write as many words as they can think of that begin with the given prefixes. This activity not only enhances word knowledge but also allows students to understand how prefixes alter the meanings of root words.

The worksheet lists prefixes such as 'in', 'un', 'im', and 'ir', which are commonly used to form opposites or convey negation. For example, adding 'in' to the root word 'visible' creates 'invisible', changing the meaning to not visible. Similarly, 'un' can be added to 'do' to form 'undo', meaning to reverse the action of doing. Through this exercise, students learn to manipulate language and see the patterns in word formation, which is an essential skill in developing reading and writing proficiency. The activity is suitable for a variety of educational settings and aims to engage students in an interactive and enjoyable way to explore the English language.