Do you ever wish you had options for independent work that aren’t basic worksheets? Look no further than the Differentiated Prefix Color by Code Activity set! While yes, it is technically a worksheet, think worksheet with flair! Instead of just answering a few questions and turning in their work, students will answer questions to create a code. This code then tells them how to color the monster that goes with their question sheet. Let me tell you more about it! Plus, I have a free option if you want to try it out before purchasing the full set!
The Differentiated Prefix Color by Code activity set is designed for fourth grade classrooms. However, it can easily be used in third and fifth grade classrooms as well since the options for differentiation focus on prefixes commonly used at the third, fourth, and fifth grade level.
Why I Love This Resource:
1. Engagement
Let’s face it, with a simple question and answer worksheet, students are not likely to be engaged. Their goal is to get it finished and move on. However, finding engaging ways to practice language and vocabulary skills can be tough. This activity keeps students hooked though! They answer questions to reveal a color code that brings their cute monster to life. It’s like coloring by numbers, but students are also learning and practicing skills you’ve taught!
2. Differentiation
The best part? You can cater to students’ individual needs by choosing from on, above, and below-level worksheets for each skill. Even though the questions are different based on the student’s level, the code for coloring the monster remains the same across the board. This way, no one feels singled out!
3. Comprehensive Prefix Practice
The activity allows your students to practice working with prefixes in a variety of ways:
- Understanding Prefixes: Students demonstrate their understanding of the meanings of prefixes.
- Building Words: Students add prefixes to base words, to give the word a new meaning.
- Identifying Prefixes: Students identify prefixes, base words, and words with or without prefixes.
- Completing Sentences: Students add a prefix to a word to complete the sentence. This is a great way to apply their knowledge in context.
Prefixes Covered
I used common prefixes found in third, fourth and fifth grade text to create this resource. Here are the prefixes you can expect your students to practice with depending on the worksheet you choose:
- Below Level (3rd Grade) Prefixes Covered: in-, tele-, dis-, pre-, un-, im-, and re-,
- On Level (4th Grade) Prefixes Covered: non-, oct-, mis-, bi-, under-, quad-, over-, tri-, and de-
- Above Level (5th Grade) Prefixes Covered: anti-, centi-, multi-, en-, semi-, milli-, fore-, auto-, poly-, kilo-, and, sub-
What’s Included
- 4 Prefix Color by Code Activities: Each activity comes with an on, above, and below-level worksheet that will create a code for a monster. This gives you 12 total worksheets and 4 monsters to color.
- Teacher Guide: Full of helpful tips on choosing the best worksheet for each student.
- Answer Key: Because no one wants to do the worksheet to be able to check their students’ work!
Free Prefix Color by Code Activity
If you aren’t sure about this prefix activity, don’t worry! You can take it for a test drive first! The freebie allows your students to practice identifying words with prefixes with the on level (common 4th grade prefixes) worksheet. If you decide you like it, you can come back for the whole set. Or if you just need something quick, and now for a one-time activity, the freebie is perfect for that too!
So, if you’re looking for a fun, engaging way to help your students practice prefixes, this is it! My kids absolutely love the activity, and I’m sure yours will too. Let me know how it goes in your classroom! 😊
