ACELA1526
Understand how to use knowledge of known words, word origins including some Latin and Greek roots, base words, prefixes, suffixes, letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words including technical words
Elaborations
- using a dictionary to explore and use knowledge of word origins, including some Greek roots, to spell words. For example, the Greek roots: 'ath' meaning 'contest' or 'outstanding skill', 'pent' meaning the number five, and 'dec' meaning the number ten, inform the spelling and meaning of the words 'athlete', 'decathlon' and 'pentathlon' (Skills: Literacy)
- applying accumulated knowledge of a wide range of letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words, for example 'vacuum', 'yacht', 'ratio' and 'synthesis' (Skills: Literacy)
- expanding knowledge of prefixes and suffixes and exploring meaning relationships between words for example 'disappearance', 'submarine', 'subterranean', 'poisonous' and 'nervous' (Skills: Literacy)
- applying accumulated knowledge of a wide range of letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words, for example knowing how and why these words are spelt as follows: 'reliability', 'handkerchief' 'receive', 'lollies', 'trolleys', 'climbing', 'designed' and 'emergency' (Skills: Literacy)
- spelling technical words by applying morphemic knowledge, for example 'metaphorical', 'biology' and 'biodegradable' (Skills: Literacy)
- learning about words from other languages, for example 'umbrella' comes from the Italian word ombrello, and the word for 'yabby' is derived from the Aboriginal word 'yabij' (Skills: Literacy)
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Words with Suffixes - Word Building Activity
Build words by matching the root word to suffixes and recording the new words on the answer sheet.
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Printable Vocabulary Games - Playing with Prefixes
Practise building and using words with common prefixes with a fun prefix vocabulary game.
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Common Prefixes - Domino Game
Identify new words that include common prefixes with 28 prefixes and root word dominoes.
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Which Suffix is it? - Task Cards
Practise using suffixes in sentences with a set of printable suffix task cards.
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Building Words with Prefixes Sorting Activity
Build words by matching the root word to prefixes and recording the new terms on the answer sheet.
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Greek and Latin Root Words - Illustrated Word Wall
Use word wall displays to build student vocabulary with daily exposure to Greek and Latin root words.
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Parts of a Dictionary Poster Set
Display this poster set in the classroom when learning dictionary skills and the parts of a dictionary.
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Dictionary Skills Worksheet Pack
Consolidate your students’ knowledge of dictionary skills with this complete worksheet pack!
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Greek and Latin Roots – Card Kaboom!
Explore Greek and Latin word origins with this hand-on card game.
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Roots Graphic Organiser Template
Use this graphic organiser to explore roots and their origins.
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Prefix, Suffix and Root Words Word Search
Identify terminology related to prefixes, suffixes and root words in this word search.
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Words with Prefixes Worksheet - Prefix Re-
Build students' understanding of the prefix re-.with a printable prefix worksheet.
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Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning Worksheet
Practise defining unfamiliar words by looking for context clues within a sentence.
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Prefix Words - Classroom Display
Build a classroom word wall and boost vocabulary skills with a printable prefix classroom display.
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Affix Word Tree - Poster & Worksheet
Encourage vocabulary development with printable affix word tree anchor chart and worksheet
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Suffix Dominoes - Vocabulary Game
Identify new words that include common suffixes with a fun suffixes vocabulary game.
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Suffix Saga - Vocabulary Game
Practise building and using words with common suffixes with a fun vocabulary game!
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Google Slides Interactive - Prefixes Activity
Practise adding prefixes to words by identifying, defining, and matching them in context.
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Greek and Latin Roots- Vocabulary Notebook
Enhance vocabulary containing Greek and Latin roots with a Google Slides Interactive vocabulary notebook. Also available in print format.
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Prefix Bingo
Match prefix words to their definition by identifying the meaning of the prefix and the root word with a fun game of BINGO.
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Dictionary Skills Task Cards - Set 2
Practise dictionary skills with this set of task cards.
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Dictionary Skills Bookmarks
Learn how to use a dictionary and use these dictionary skills bookmarks to help!
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Greek and Latin Roots Poster Pack
Encourage vocabulary development with a set of 24 Greek and Latin Roots posters.
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Dictionary Definitions Match Up Game
A set of 20 word cards for students to match to their definition.
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Dictionary Skills Task Cards - Set 1
Practise dictionary skills with this set of task cards.
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Dictionary Skills Interactive Activity
Practise dictionary skills with this engaging interactive activity.
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Parts of a Dictionary Entry PowerPoint
Learn about the different parts of a dictionary with this Teaching PowerPoint.
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Parts of a Dictionary Entry Flipbook
Learn and practise dictionary skills with this Parts of a Dictionary Entry Flipbook.
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Roots Window Graphic Organiser
Organise ideas about roots and their origins with this graphic organiser.
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Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots - Dictionary Hunt Worksheet
Investigate the morphological meanings of word-parts with this dictionary hunt.
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Around in Circles Active Game
An active game to use when reviewing any type of content with your students.