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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Printable Vocabulary Games - Playing with Prefixes
Practise building and using words with common prefixes with a fun prefix 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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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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What is an Affix? Suffix Puzzle Pack
Practice building, reading, and understanding the meaning of words with suffixes with a fun set of printable puzzles for kids.
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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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Greek and Latin Roots – Card Kaboom!
Explore Greek and Latin word origins with this hand-on card game.
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Roots Window Graphic Organiser
Organise ideas about roots and their origins with this graphic organiser.
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Pre- Prefixes Worksheet
Boost students' understanding of the prefix pre- with a printable prefix worksheet.