The Prefix 're-' - PowerPoint

English teaching resources for Year 3 and 4 students focus on expanding their vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation skills by exploring the prefix 're-'. The objective of the lesson is for students to understand the meaning of 're-' and how it can be used to change the meaning of words when added to the start. Through a PowerPoint presentation, students are introduced to the concept of a prefix and specifically look at examples of words that begin with 're-', such as 'reappear', 'revise', 'replay', and 'rebuild'. The lesson includes matching activities where students pair words with their correct definitions, reinforcing their comprehension of each term.

Further activities challenge students to apply their knowledge by using words with the 're-' prefix in sentences. For example, they might choose the correct word to complete sentences about redecorating a bedroom or revisiting a hometown. Worksheets are provided to help students practice matching words like 'reuse', 'review', 'remember', and 'reattach' with their definitions, and then use them in their own sentences. These exercises aim to solidify the understanding that 're-' typically means 'again' or 'back', as in doing something over or returning to a previous state. The resource also includes a light-hearted 'Joke Corner' to engage students with humour related to the topic.