Practise and apply spelling words with the prefixes "dis-", "non-", "mis-" and "un-"
I can spell words using the prefixes dis-, non-, mis- and un-.
Practise and apply spelling words with the prefixes "dis-", "non-", "mis-" and "un-"
I can spell words using the prefixes dis-, non-, mis- and un-.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of word which creates another word.
- The prefixes dis-, non- and un- mean 'not', mis- usually means 'wrongly'.
- Colour blocking is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum word: recent.
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
Common misconception
Pupils misspell the words with prefixes because they cannot spell the root word.
Draw attention to tricky elements of the root words as necessary, e.g. the 'ea' in healthy - unhealthy.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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