Lesson 105
dis-
The prefix DIS- means not or apart
Reinforce understanding of prefixes by pointing out examples and non-examples in text and by using the meaning of prefixes to define new words. Discuss how prefixes impact word meanings as you read and spell.
Today's plan
about 15 min- Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
- Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
- Step 4Blending drill3 min
- Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Warm Up Our Ears
Say the sounds; students blend them into a word. Then say a word; students break it apart.
Blend it (teacher says sounds → you say word)
Break it (I say word → you say sounds)
Flashcard Drills
Full-screen cards for the class. Tap a card to check the answer, or press Hear the words to hear the example words read aloud.
Blending Drill
Change one part at a time and read the new word.
New Concept
Today we learn a new prefix, DIS-, which means not or apart.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
We have been learning that a morpheme is a word part that changes a word's meaning. A prefix is a morpheme that comes at the beginning of a word. We know the prefixes UN-, PRE-, and RE-. Today we will learn a new prefix: DIS-. The prefix DIS- is pronounced /dis/ with a short i sound like in the word . DIS- means not or apart. If you disagree with someone, you do not agree or you have a different opinion.
dis-
DIS- means not or apart. If you disconnect something, you take it apart so it is not connected. I can disconnect my phone from its charger.