English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Words with re-
Words with re-
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define the prefix 're-' and its two primary meanings ('again' and 'back').
Identify words containing the prefix 're-' in various texts.
Break down words with 're-' into their prefix and base word.
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words with 're-' by combining the prefix's meaning with the base word's meaning.
Use context clues to confirm the meaning of 're-' words in sentences and paragraphs.
Construct grammatically correct sentences using words with the prefix 're-' appropriately.
Explain how understanding prefixes like 're-' enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Ever wished you could ⏪ *rewatch* your favorite movie scene? Or maybe you had t...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PrefixA word part added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning.In 'unhappy,' 'un-' is the prefix.
Base Word (Root Word)The main part of a word that carries its primary meaning and can often stand alone.In 'rebuild,' 'build' is the base word.
AffixA general term for a word part added to a base word; it includes both prefixes (at the beginning) and suffixes (at the end).Both 're-' in 'redo' and '-ing' in 'doing' are affixes.
're-' meaning 'again'One of the primary meanings of the prefix 're-' is to do something a second time or repeatedly.To 'reheat' means to heat again.
're-' meaning 'back'Another common meaning of...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The 're-' as 'again' Rule
When the prefix 're-' is attached to a verb, it often indicates that the action of the verb is performed a second time or repeatedly.
This rule helps you understand words like 'redo,' 'rewrite,' 'relearn,' and 'reconstruct.' Look for verbs where the action can logically happen more than once.
The 're-' as 'back' Rule
The prefix 're-' can also mean 'back' or 'backward,' often implying a movement or return to a previous state or position.
This rule applies to words like 'return,' 'recall,' 'retreat,' and 'reflect.' Consider if the action involves moving or thinking backward.
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Challenging
In an argumentative text, an author writes, 'We must reframe the debate not as a question of cost, but as a question of safety.' What is the author's primary purpose for using the word 'reframe'?
A.To suggest that the original frame of the debate was physically broken.
B.To show that they are going to repeat their exact same points again.
C.To build the argument a second time from the ground up.
D.To change the perspective or the way the audience thinks about the issue.
Challenging
A student's writing process involves these steps: 1. Review the teacher's feedback. 2. Reflect on the main argument. 3. Revise the essay. How does the prefix 're-' connect these three steps into a single, cyclical process?
A.It shows that each step must be done backward.
B.It indicates that each step is new and unrelated to the others.
C.It emphasizes that writing is a process of 'looking back' and 'doing again' to improve.
D.It proves that the student must return the essay to the teacher immediately.
Challenging
In a debate, one student says, 'Your point is invalid.' The other student gives a sharp 'retort'. Based on the prefix 're-' (back) and the Latin root 'tort' (to twist), what is the most precise meaning of 'retort' in this context?
A.quick, witty, or angry reply that 'twists' the argument back at the first speaker.
B.request to twist the facts again.
C.statement that is twisted and therefore untrue.
D.long, thoughtful speech that goes back over all the main points.
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