Spelling words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell a range of words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-.
Key learning points
- A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of a word which changes its meaning.
- The prefix bi- means ‘two’ and the prefix trans- means ‘across’.
- The prefix tele- means ‘distant’ and the prefix circum- means ‘around’.
- Recognising prefixes can help us understand a word’s meaning and help us to spell it.
- How to spell the curriculum words: bicycle, naughty and enough.
Keywords
Prefix - a letter or group of letters added to the start of a root word to change its meaning
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Antonym - a word that has the opposite meaning to another word
Common misconception
Pupils may think that all words with prefixes must have a recgonisable root word.
Look at some words with the focus prefixes that do not have a recognisable root word. Discuss how the meaning of the prefix can still support children with understanding the meaning of the word, e.g. translate or transmit.
Teacher tip
You can play games with dictionaries, finding as many words as possible with a certain prefix, as well as locating the defintion of the prefix .
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the prefix re- usually mean? An example word is 're-write'.
Q2.What does the prefix super- usually mean? An example word is 'supermarket'.
Q3.Match these prefixes to their meaning.
under or nearly
make the opposite or undo
between
against
Q4.What is the meaning of the prefix multi- in the words multicultural, multipurpose and multicoloured.
Q5.Match the word to its meaning.
clear, see-through
a device for talking to others far away
the distance around a circle
Q6.Match the word to its meaning.
a two-wheeled vehicle
to do again or differently
not sensible
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the prefixes.
Q2.Match the prefix to its meaning.
wrongly
against
not
Q3.Create new words by matching the prefix to the root word.
perfect
fortune
social
Q4.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I love watching telavishun.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I have eaten inuff sweets for a whole year.
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