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Year 3
Practise and apply spelling words with the prefixes "de-", "re-", "sub-" and "super-"
I can spell words using the prefixes de-, re-, sub- and super-.
New
New
Year 3
Practise and apply spelling words with the prefixes "de-", "re-", "sub-" and "super-"
I can spell words using the prefixes de-, re-, sub- and super-.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The prefixes de-, re-, sub- and super- can be added without changing the spelling of the root word.
- Spotting a ‘word in a word’ is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum word: continue.
- The prefixes de- can mean undo and re- can mean again.
- The prefix sub- can mean under and super- can mean above.
Common misconception
Not all words have a word hidden in a word.
Show that this is a useful strategy to use when you can spot a word in a word, but it isn't always suitable.
Keywords
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Prefix - a letter or group of letters added to the start of a root word to change its meaning
As pupils build up their strategies to support independent practice, encourage them to identify which strategy may be useful dependent on the unique challenge of the word as well as their own preferences. Model your thought process to support this.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the prefix to its meaning.
undo
again
under
above
Q2.
Select the words containing the prefix re-.
care
aware
Q3.
Select the words containing the prefix de-.
spade
played
Q4.
Select the words containing the prefix sub-.
husband
bus
Q5.
Select the words containing the prefix super-.
supper
super
Q6.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold. Yesterday, the helper gided us around the museum.
gided
guideed
gideed
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the word to the suffix it contains.
re-
sub-
super-
de-
Q2.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold. My train might be deelade.
delayd
dilayd
dilayed
Q3.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold. I need to ripear my broken bag.
ripear
ripear
repear
Q4.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold. I like to shop at the soopurmarket.
suppermarket
soupermarket
supermarkit
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: They had to reebild the supermarket after the storm.
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Kontinyoo straight down the road.
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