Prefixes un-, in-, im-, dis- for 4th Grade
A short progress monitoring tool for 4th graders that checks understanding of the prefixes un-, in-, im-, and dis-. Students match prefixes to meanings, answer four multiple-choice questions on word meanings, and complete four fill-in-the-blank sentences from a word bank, with an answer key included. It works well as a quick check-in during a word study block or as a pre- and post-assessment for a prefix unit.
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a 15-20 minute independent check after a lesson introducing prefixes, or as a baseline before teaching the unit.
- Discussion question: Look at the word "unhappy." If the prefix un- means "not," what does the word mean? How about "dishonest"?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Read each question aloud, and have students underline the prefix before choosing an answer. A prefix chart posted nearby can help them match prefixes to meanings.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write two new words for each prefix, define them, and use one in a sentence.
- Score the two sections separately (Word Meanings out of 4, Sentences out of 4) to see whether a student struggles more with meaning or with applying prefixes in context.
Prefixes un-, in-, im-, dis- for 4th Grade
A short progress monitoring tool for 4th graders that checks understanding of the prefixes un-, in-, im-, and dis-. Students match prefixes to meanings, answer four multiple-choice questions on word meanings, and complete four fill-in-the-blank sentences from a word bank, with an answer key included. It works well as a quick check-in during a word study block or as a pre- and post-assessment for a prefix unit.
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a 15-20 minute independent check after a lesson introducing prefixes, or as a baseline before teaching the unit.
- Discussion question: Look at the word "unhappy." If the prefix un- means "not," what does the word mean? How about "dishonest"?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Read each question aloud, and have students underline the prefix before choosing an answer. A prefix chart posted nearby can help them match prefixes to meanings.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write two new words for each prefix, define them, and use one in a sentence.
- Score the two sections separately (Word Meanings out of 4, Sentences out of 4) to see whether a student struggles more with meaning or with applying prefixes in context.