In this objective, which begins with a review lesson exploring morphemes learnt so far in Year 3, children will be introduced to alternate bases when they meet bases scribe and script. They will learn how to add the bases scribe and script to other bases and stems. Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:

Learn the meaning of these bases and their origin
Identify words that contain the bases scribe and script
Explore the etymology of new words
Add morphemes to create new words
Use matrices to build a variety of words with the bases scribe and script
Reinforce learning with practical games

Resources included:

Editable PowerPoint covering 3 lessons (20 minutes each)
Teacher guidance with optional activities
Supporting worksheets
A range of practical activities including a matching activity and a matrix word builder game
Two fluency activities (with answers)
A reasoning activity (with answers)...