Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Prefixes as word extension

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 1
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Prefixes as Word Extension
CONTENT: Prefixes: ‘un’, ‘in’, ‘im’, ‘il’, ‘nus’, etc. (e.g., healthy – unhealthy, belief – unbelief, spell – misspell, understand – misunderstand)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Explain how prefixes can generate new words and meanings from basic root words.
b. Use prefixes to create antonyms.
c. Draw up a list of words to give antonyms using prefixes.

SET INDUCTION: The teacher introduces prefixes by displaying a list of root words and asking learners to identify words that have opposite meanings using a prefix.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, Group Activities, Demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards with root words and prefixes, chart of prefix examples

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Prefixes as Word Extension

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	INTRODUCTION	The teacher introduces the lesson by explaining that prefixes are added to the beginning of root words to change their meaning. Examples: ‘un’, ‘in’, ‘im’, etc.	Learners listen, take notes, and participate by identifying root words with prefixes in their vocabulary.
2	EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING	The teacher explains common prefixes, providing examples of words that change meaning with the addition of prefixes (e.g., healthy – unhealthy, belief – unbelief).	Learners observe and take notes. The teacher models how to add prefixes to words to form antonyms.
3	EVALUATION	The teacher asks learners to identify and explain words with prefixes in a list provided by the teacher.	Learners respond by providing examples and explaining the meanings of the words with prefixes.
4	CLASS-WORK	The teacher gives learners a worksheet with root words and asks them to form new words with the correct prefixes. Example: ‘happy’, ‘possible’, ‘legal’.	Learners work on the worksheet, forming new words using prefixes.
5	ASSIGNMENT	The teacher asks learners to list 10 words and write their antonyms using appropriate prefixes.	Learners complete the assignment at home.
6	CONCLUSION	The teacher reviews the lesson, asking learners to provide examples of words with prefixes. The teacher also discusses common mistakes and clarifies any confusion.	Learners ask questions for clarity and review the lesson content.