Lesson Plan
Word Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will identify and apply common prefixes and suffixes to decode unfamiliar words and demonstrate understanding by completing targeted practice activities.
Understanding word parts empowers students to infer meanings of new vocabulary, boosting reading comprehension and academic confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Prefixes & Suffixes
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice & Assessment
5 minutes
Step 5
Closure & Exit Ticket
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Word Detectives
Hook: Decode This Word!
Learning Objective
Common Prefixes
Common Suffixes
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Closure & Exit Ticket
Thank You!
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
