Color by Prefix
Read each word. Find its prefix in the color key and color the square. What picture do you see?
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How to do it
- Read the word in a square.
- Find its prefix in the key: un-, re-, pre-, dis- or mis-.
- Color the square, then find the hidden picture.
Teaching tip
Ask what each prefix means as you go, like re- means again. This sheet is aligned with Common Core RF.3.3a.
About this worksheet
A hidden picture made of words with the prefixes un-, re-, pre-, dis- and mis-. Includes an answer key.
What kids practice
A root word is the main part of a word. A prefix goes at the start and a suffix goes at the end, and each one changes the meaning. Third graders learn prefixes like dis-, mis-, pre-, non- and over- and suffixes like -able, -ment, -ness, -y and -est. They use the parts to read longer words and work out what they mean.
Watch for
- Thinking every word that starts with un or re has a prefix. Uncle and read don't.
- Reading the meaning backward, like thinking preheat means heat again.
- Mixing up -ful and -less, which mean the opposite of each other.
It's free to print, with an answer key. See the full prefixes, suffixes and roots guide for 3rd grade.
More sheets in this set
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1. Prefix, Suffix and Root ChartPrefixes un- re- dis- mis- pre- non- over- and suffixes -ful -less -ly -er -or -able -ment -ness -y -est, with meanings and examples. 
2. Find the PartsWords like unhelpful and disagreement to split into prefix, root word and suffix.
3. Make the WordMeanings like "can be washed" with a root word. Add a prefix or suffix to make the word.
4. What Does It Mean?Words with their prefixes and suffixes in color. Circle what each word means.
5. Word WebsRoot words like help, kind and play with four new words to build from each one.
6. Finish the SentenceSentences to complete with words like unbreakable, preview and kindness from a word box.