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Year 3

Prefixes: un-, non-, mis- and dis-

I can correctly form words using the prefixes un-, non-, mis- and dis-.

New
New
Year 3

Prefixes: un-, non-, mis- and dis-

I can correctly form words using the prefixes un-, non-, mis- and dis-.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning.
  2. The words start with a lead in and finish with a lead out.
  3. The pencil does not lift when forming the join, only after to add the cross to a t or a dot to an i or a j.
  4. There are four cursive joins.
  5. The join used depends on which letter is joining to which letter within a letter string.

Common misconception

Children may want to take their pencil off after forming the prefix as they see it as separate to the root word.

Encourage children by modelling and emphasising that the pencil only comes off the page once the letter string is complete. Getting them to identify the last letter before starting can help to remind them of this.

Keywords

  • Prefix - a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning

  • Join - how the letters are connected together

  • Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word

  • Lead in - the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

  • Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

Teach children to recognise and correct their own mistakes. This not only improves their writing but also builds their confidence.
Teacher tip

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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6 Questions

Q1.
Select the words with the common word ending -sure.
Correct answer: treasure
nature
jogging
Correct answer: leisure
Q2.
Select the words with the common word ending -ture.
playful
Correct answer: picture
Correct answer: structure
closure
Q3.
Select the words which have a suffix.
play
Correct answer: playing
sun
Correct answer: sunny
Correct answer: heavily
Q4.
Match the keyword to the definition.
Correct Answer:letter string,a group of letters that are written together in a word

a group of letters that are written together in a word

Correct Answer:join,how the letters are connected together

how the letters are connected together

Correct Answer:lead in,the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

Correct Answer:lead out,the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

Q5.
True or false? Which cursive letter join is used depends on which letter is joining to which letter.
Correct Answer: true, True
Q6.
Which join is being used in this example?
An image in a quiz
first join - starting at the baseline
second join - starting at the baseline
Correct answer: third join - starting at the x-height line
fourth join - starting at the x-height line
Q6 NA

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