a letter or group of letters added to the start of a root word to change its meaning

the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a hyphen can join a prefix to a base word to avoid ambiguity in meaning or spelling

Spelling words with the prefixes co-, pre-, pro- and sus-

English

Spelling words using hard c

Spelling words using soft c

Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ch' to make a /k/ sound

Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ph' to make a /f/ sound

Spelling words of Latin origin that use 'sc' to make a /s/ sound

Spelling polysyllabic words with unstressed vowels

Spelling more polysyllabic words with unstressed vowels

Spelling words with the prefixes meaning not

Spelling words with the prefixes de-, re-, sub-, super-, inter-, anti- and auto-

Spelling words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-

Spelling words with the prefixes ad- and al- and hyphens

In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.  In 'Homophones and tense', pupils learn  pupils learn a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

In ‘Noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones’, pupils learnt further noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones. In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.

In this unit, pupils learn to investigate and spell words in English with Greek and Latin origins. Pupils also learn to spell polysyllabic words and words with a greater range of prefixes, like de-, re-, sub-, super-, inter- anti-, auto-, bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-.

Etymology and prefixes

Match the prefix to the word to create real words.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold:  Please **kowopirate** with your partner.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold: Please **pruseed** along the corridor.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold: Please **conpleet** your work.

What does the prefix inter- usually mean? Example words are 'international' or 'intercity'.

What does the prefix bi- usually mean? Example words are 'bicyle' or 'bisect'.

relating to a time before written history

a spinning blade that pushes a vehicle forward

Spelling words with the prefixes co-, pre-, pro- and sus-

Lesson outcome