Prefix Police POWERPOINT is an exciting and interactive resource that helps students build their understanding of prefixes through a detective-style learning experience. With bold images, lively sound effects and an engaging theme, students step into the role of the “Prefix Police,” identifying and applying the correct prefix to base words by interpreting meaning and usage.

This PowerPoint includes 18 vibrant slides, each posing a new challenge that encourages students to think critically about how prefixes affect word meaning. Students will encounter common prefixes such as un-, re-, bi-, im-, dis-, mis-, and pre-, applying their knowledge in a format that is both playful and purposeful. Whether used as an introduction, review, or formative assessment, this resource is sure to become a classroom favourite.

The editable format allows you to tailor the slides to your class's level, making it ideal for differentiation or personalisation. You can run the PowerPoint as a full lesson or break it into sections to use across multiple literacy blocks. A printable recording sheet is included for students to track their answers, making it perfect for both group work and individual tasks.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and apply common prefixes to base words
• ✅ Understand how prefixes change word meanings
• ✅ Build vocabulary and word recognition through context-based tasks
• ✅ Strengthen problem-solving and reasoning with language patterns
• ✅ Engage in interactive learning using digital tools

What’s Included:

• 18-slide interactive PowerPoint with theme-based animations and sound
• Prefix Police theme with challenge-based tasks
• Editable slides to adjust or personalise questions
• Printable student recording sheet for tracking answers

Materials Needed:

• Device to display PowerPoint (IWB, projector or computer)
• Printed recording sheets (optional, for individual assessment or accountability)
• Pencils or whiteboards for responses

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a whole-class warm-up to introduce or revise prefixes
• 💡 Integrate into literacy rotations as an interactive station
• 💡 Run as a prefix-themed competition or quiz
• 💡 Use slides as discussion prompts for exploring word meanings and patterns

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Personalise with class-specific vocabulary or theme-based content
• 💛 Use the recording sheet as an informal pre- or post-test
• 💛 Allow students to work in pairs to foster discussion and peer learning
• 💛 Extend the task by having students write sentences using the new words they form

Prefix Police POWERPOINT brings word study to life with colour, sound and creativity. Whether you're building understanding or checking knowledge, this engaging resource gives your students a fun and focused way to practise prefixes with purpose.