The Mechanics of Meaning · Language Conventions

Morphology and Spelling

Investigating word roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode and spell unfamiliar words.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does knowing the etymology of a word help us understand its modern meaning?
  2. 2What patterns can we find in how prefixes change the word class of a root word?
  3. 3In what ways does understanding morphology improve our ability to spell complex vocabulary?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Spelling
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: The Mechanics of Meaning
Period: Language Conventions

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