"re” is a prefix that means to do again

“pre” is a prefix that means before

In this work, children match the words with their definition and a sentence. Blank cards are included so that children may add new words as they find them in their reading. These words are different than those in the CKLA workbook so that children have additional practice opportunities. As an extension, you may consider having children write additional sentences for each word.

Words included:

• rebuild- (verb) to build something again - The wind destroyed the house I built out of sticks, so I had to _____ it.

• rearrange - (verb) to arrange again - We have a lot of people coming over for dinner, so we need to ____ the furniture to make sure everyone will have a seat.

• rewrite - (verb) to write again - I lost my work, so I had to _______ it.

• recalculate - (verb) to calculate again - The first answer I got to the multiplication problem didn’t make sense, so I had to ______ it.

• preview - (verb) to see before - I like to _______ a book by reading the first few pages before I decide to check it out from the library.

• preorder - (verb) to order before something is available - My teacher is so excited about the author’s new book, he will ____ it 3 months before it is available in stores.

• precaution - (noun) something done beforehand to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening - It was a sunny day, but I took a hat and jacket to the park with me as a ____________.

• prehistoric - (adjective) occurring before humans began telling and writing history - Dinosaurs roamed the earth long before humans existed. They were __________.