ACELA1526
Understand how to use knowledge of known words, word origins including some Latin and Greek roots, base words, prefixes, suffixes, letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words including technical words
Elaborations
- using a dictionary to explore and use knowledge of word origins, including some Greek roots, to spell words. For example, the Greek roots: 'ath' meaning 'contest' or 'outstanding skill', 'pent' meaning the number five, and 'dec' meaning the number ten, inform the spelling and meaning of the words 'athlete', 'decathlon' and 'pentathlon' (Skills: Literacy)
- applying accumulated knowledge of a wide range of letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words, for example 'vacuum', 'yacht', 'ratio' and 'synthesis' (Skills: Literacy)
- expanding knowledge of prefixes and suffixes and exploring meaning relationships between words for example 'disappearance', 'submarine', 'subterranean', 'poisonous' and 'nervous' (Skills: Literacy)
- applying accumulated knowledge of a wide range of letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words, for example knowing how and why these words are spelt as follows: 'reliability', 'handkerchief' 'receive', 'lollies', 'trolleys', 'climbing', 'designed' and 'emergency' (Skills: Literacy)
- spelling technical words by applying morphemic knowledge, for example 'metaphorical', 'biology' and 'biodegradable' (Skills: Literacy)
- learning about words from other languages, for example 'umbrella' comes from the Italian word ombrello, and the word for 'yabby' is derived from the Aboriginal word 'yabij' (Skills: Literacy)
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Five Wonders Theme Park: Fresh Start – Project
A project for students to use their literacy skills and creativity to rebrand Five Wonders Theme Park.
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-Ty and -Ity Suffixes Worksheet
Practise using the suffixes -ty and -ity with a printable suffix worksheet.
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Prefix Words - Classroom Display
Build a classroom word wall and boost vocabulary skills with a printable prefix classroom display.
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Four in a Row Vocabulary Game - Suffixes
Practise matching words to their common suffixes and build vocabulary with a suffix vocabulary game.
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Prefix Bingo
Match prefix words to their definition by identifying the meaning of the prefix and the root word with a fun game of BINGO.
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Greek and Latin Roots Poster Pack
Encourage vocabulary development with a set of 24 Greek and Latin Roots posters.
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Dictionary Skills Task Cards - Set 1
Practise dictionary skills with this set of task cards.
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Year 6 Magazine – "What's Buzzing?" (Issue 3) Task Cards
A set of five literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with Issue 3 of Teach Starter's Year 6 magazine.
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Last One Standing Active Game
An active game that allows students to build their vocabulary knowledge.
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Affix Word Tree - Poster & Worksheet
Encourage vocabulary development with printable affix word tree anchor chart and worksheet
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Words with Suffixes - Word Building Activity
Build words by matching the root word to suffixes and recording the new words on the answer sheet.
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Google Slides Interactive - Prefixes Activity
Practise adding prefixes to words by identifying, defining, and matching them in context.
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Which Suffix is it? - Task Cards
Practise using suffixes in sentences with a set of printable suffix task cards.
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Greek and Latin Root Words - Illustrated Word Wall
Use word wall displays to build student vocabulary with daily exposure to Greek and Latin root words.
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Dictionary Skills Task Cards - Set 2
Practise dictionary skills with this set of task cards.
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Using Clues to Determine Meaning Worksheet
Practise defining unfamiliar words by looking for context clues within a sentence.
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Dictionary Mystery Scoot Game
Practise dictionary skills with your students with this active game.
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Using a Dictionary Poster and Bookmark
Learn about the parts of a dictionary with this poster and bookmark combo.
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Prefix Vocabulary Game - Four in a Row
Practise matching words to their common prefixes with an exciting Four in a Row Vocabulary Game.
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Suffix Saga - Vocabulary Game
Practise building and using words with common suffixes with a fun vocabulary game!
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Printable Vocabulary Games - Playing with Prefixes
Practise building and using words with common prefixes with a fun prefix vocabulary game.
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Greek and Latin Roots- Vocabulary Notebook
Enhance vocabulary containing Greek and Latin roots with a Google Slides Interactive vocabulary notebook. Also available in print format.
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Dictionary Skills Interactive Activity
Practise dictionary skills with this engaging interactive activity.
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Splat! Active Game
An active game that allows students to test and build their vocabulary knowledge.
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Hopping Through Hoops Active Game
An active game that allows students to review vocabulary words for any content area.
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Suffix Dominoes - Vocabulary Game
Identify new words that include common suffixes with a fun suffixes vocabulary game.
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Building Words with Prefixes Sorting Activity
Build words by matching the root word to prefixes and recording the new terms on the answer sheet.
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Dictionary Skills Bookmarks
Learn how to use a dictionary and use these dictionary skills bookmarks to help!
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Parts of a Dictionary Poster Set
Display this poster set in the classroom when learning dictionary skills and the parts of a dictionary.
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Parts of a Dictionary Entry PowerPoint
Learn about the different parts of a dictionary with this Teaching PowerPoint.
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Parts of a Dictionary Entry Flipbook
Learn and practise dictionary skills with this Parts of a Dictionary Entry Flipbook.
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Dictionary Sorting Game
Get students in the habit of researching with our dictionary activity that helps learners match a word to its definition and part of speech.