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You Can't Spell the Word "Prefix" Without a Prefix

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A lesson plan for grade 6 English Language Arts

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In this ReadWriteThink lesson, students learn in a cooperative setting to identify, define, and construct words with prefixes. First, students guess at initial meanings and spellings of words. They then correct misspellings using spelling strategies developed by their work groups, and use resources such as spell checkers and dictionaries to arrive at correct spellings and definitions. To help assess comprehension, students write sentences for each prefix group the class has worked on during the lesson.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

English Language Arts (2004)

Grade 6

  • Goal 1: The learner will use language to express individual perspectives drawn from personal or related experience.
    • Objective 1.03: Interact appropriately in group settings by:
      • listening attentively.
      • showing empathy.
      • contributing relevant comments connecting personal experiences to content.
      • monitoring own understanding of the discussion and seeking clarification as needed.
  • Goal 6: The learner will apply conventions of grammar and language usage.
    • Objective 6.02: Identify and edit errors in spoken and written English by:
      • reviewing and using common spelling rules, applying common spelling patterns, and developing and mastering an individualized list of words that are commonly misspelled.
      • applying proofreading symbols when editing.
      • producing final drafts that demonstrate accurate spelling and the correct use of punctuation and capitalization.
      • developing an awareness of errors in everyday speech.