Spelling Strategies and Vocabulary Building · Summer Term

Common Spelling Patterns

Exploring common spelling rules and patterns, including prefixes and suffixes.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how adding a prefix changes the meaning of a root word.
  2. Explain common spelling rules for adding suffixes to words.
  3. Construct new words by correctly applying prefixes and suffixes.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

EN2/3i
Year: Year 3
Subject: English
Unit: Spelling Strategies and Vocabulary Building
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Jigsaw

Each student becomes an expert, then teaches

30–50 min

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Stations Rotation

Rotate through different activity stations

35–55 min

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