Prefixes (age 7+)
Spell words with a range of prefixes (dis-, mis-, un-, re-, pre-, anti-, auto-, super-) understanding how each prefix modifies the root word's meaning without changing its spelling
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If your child sees a word starting with "dis-," "mis-," or "pre-," can they work out what the word means and spell it correctly by thinking about the prefix?
Spell words with a range of prefixes (dis-, mis-, un-, re-, pre-, anti-, auto-, super-) understanding how each prefix modifies the root word's meaning without changing its spelling
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- Spell words with prefixes dis-, mis-, re- correctly without altering the root (e.g., disappoint, misspell, return)
- Add prefixes un-, pre-, anti-, auto-, super- to root words and use the new word in a sentence (e.g., unhappy, preview, autograph)
- Explain how a prefix changes the meaning of a root word (e.g., 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of')
“If your child sees a word starting with "dis-," "mis-," or "pre-," can they work out what the word means and spell it correctly by thinking about the prefix?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Spelling & Word Study
- Age range
- Ages 7–10
Standards