Spelling words with the prefixes co-, pre-, pro- and sus-
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell a range of words with the prefixes co-, pre-, pro- and sus-.
Key learning points
- A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of a word which changes its meaning.
- The prefixes co-, com- and con- mean ‘together’ or ‘with’.
- The prefix pre- means ‘before’ and pro- means ‘ahead’.
- A hyphen can join a prefix to a base word to avoid ambiguity in meaning or spelling.
- How to spell the curriculum words: complete, programme and develop.
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
Hyphen - a hyphen can join a prefix to a base word to avoid ambiguity in meaning or spelling
Common misconception
Children may not remember double letters at the start of some words with prefixes, such as illogical or dissatisfied.
Help the children to see that if they recognise the prefix and the base word, they can work out the spelling of the new word, as prefixes do not change the spelling of the root word.
Teacher tip
It may be helpful to display commonly used words using a hyphen to join the prefix, as these can be hard to learn and there isn't a clear rule about when they are used and when they aren't.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the prefixes.
Q2.What does the prefix inter- usually mean? Example words are 'international' or 'intercity'.
Q3.What does the prefix bi- usually mean? Example words are 'bicyle' or 'bisect'.
Q4.Match the words to their meanings.
to live together in the same place
relating to a time before written history
a spinning blade that pushes a vehicle forward
Q5.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Q6.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Q2.Match the prefix to the word to create real words.
honest
cyce
mobile
Q3.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold: Please kowopirate with your partner.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold: Please pruseed along the corridor.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold: Please conpleet your work.
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