The Prefix 'mis-' - PowerPoint

This English Teaching Resource is designed for Year 3 and 4 students to enhance their understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation, with a particular focus on the prefix 'mis-'. The resource aims to teach the meaning of the prefix and how it can be used to alter the meaning of words. A prefix is explained as a group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning. The prefix 'mis-' is introduced, which typically means 'wrong' or 'negative'. Through various exercises, students are encouraged to pair words with their correct definitions, such as 'misspell', 'mislaid', 'misquote', 'mistrust', 'mismatch', and 'misjudge', all carrying the connotation of an error or incorrectness.

Further activities include worksheets where students draw lines to match words with their definitions, circle words that can have 'mis-' added to them, and fill in the blanks in sentences using words from a word bank. For instance, they might complete sentences where someone often 'misplaces' their belongings or where a plan could 'misfire' if not executed properly. The exercises are designed to help students grasp how the prefix 'mis-' can transform words like 'behave' into 'misbehave', 'lead' into 'mislead', and 'fire' into 'misfire'. Additionally, a 'Joke Corner' lightens the mood by using the word 'mistake' in a humorous context, illustrating the use of the prefix in everyday language.