Prefix Power
What is a prefix and where is it found in a word?
A group of letters at the beginning of a word
Break apart the word unfair. What is each part’s superpower?
Prefix: un– (changes meaning), Root: fair (stands alone).
Does “unhappy” have a real prefix?
Yes — “un–” means not.
“The teacher replayed the video so everyone could see it again.” What does the prefix re– mean?
“Re–” means again — replayed = played again.
What is the superpower of a prefix?
Has the power to change its meaning.
In the word teacher, identify the root and suffix. Explain where each part is located and what its superpower is.
Root: teach → found at the beginning, gives the main meaning (“to show or explain something”).
Suffix: –er → found at the end, tells someone is doing the action (a person who teaches).
Does “uncle” have a real prefix?
No — “un–” is just part of the word.
“He got in trouble for misbehaving during lunch.” What does the prefix mis– tell you?
“Mis–” means wrong or badly — misbehaving = acting the wrong way.
What does the prefix “un–” mean?
It means not or the opposite of.
“Unlockable” has 3 parts. What are they?
un– (prefix), lock (root), –able (suffix).
Does “unicorn” have a real prefix?
No — “uni–” means one.
“The student had to redo his project after forgetting to add his name.” What does the prefix re– mean here?
“Re–” means to do again — redo = do again.
Identify the prefix and base word in “unhappy.”
Prefix: un–, Root word: happy
Break apart unfriendly into its parts and meanings.
Prefix: un– (not), Root: friend, Suffix: –ly (like/in that way) = “not acting friendly.”
Is “unplug” real or fake?
Real — “un–” means to remove.
“She felt disconnected from her friends after changing schools.” What does dis– mean?
“Dis–” means not or apart — disconnected = not connected / separated.
The prefix “re–” means “again.” What does “rewrite” mean?
To write again.
Break apart unbelievably into all its parts and meanings.
un– (not), believe (root), –able (can be), –ly (how) = “not able to be believed.”
Choose the word that does not have a real prefix. Explain how you know:
unhappy, unfold, untie, under.
✅ Under — it looks like it starts with un–, but it doesn’t.
Under is one whole word by itself.
“The team held a preview of the play before the big opening night.” What does the prefix pre– mean, and how does it change the word?
“Pre–” means before — preview = to see something before it’s officially shown.