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Understanding Prefixes: dis-, mis-, un-, Study notes of English Language

An introduction to prefixes and their function in creating new words. The document focuses on the prefixes dis-, mis-, and un- and their meanings, which are 'not', 'opposite of', and 'not' respectively. examples and exercises to help learners understand and apply the concepts.

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Success Criteria

Aim

  • I can add the prefixes dis-, mis-, un- to words to create new words.
  • I can explain what a prefix is.
  • I can explain how adding the prefixes dis-, mis-, un- changes the meaning of words.
  • I can create and spell new words using the prefixes dis-, mis-, un-.
  • I can spell a range of words which have the prefixes dis-, mis-, un-.

What Is a Prefix?

It is important to understand the definitions of prefixes because they help us figure out the meanings of any new words we come across. Think about the different words which can be created through adding the prefix dis- , like disconnect. Make a list on your whiteboard.

dis

What Is a Prefix?

What does the prefix dis- mean? It means ‘ not ’ or ‘ the opposite of ’.

dislike
disconnect
disobey
Do not like something.

Break a connection so it is not connected any more. Do not follow a command.

What Is a Prefix?

What does the prefix mis- mean? It means ‘ wrong ’ or ‘ false ’.

mistake
misread
misplace

Do something wrong. Read something wrongly. Put something in the wrong place.

What Is a Prefix?

Think about the different words
which can be created through
adding the prefix un- , like
uncover.
Make a list on your whiteboard.

un

Prefix Sort

Use all the information you have learned and practised about the prefixes dis- , mis- , un-. Work on your own to complete the Prefix Sort Activity Sheet.

connect

dis

stake

un

tie

mis

Prefix Pairs

Match the prefix to a root word to create a new word , these must make a real word to make a pair.