In this objective, children will learn how to combine prefix sub- with bases and stems. Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:

Understand how adding the prefix sub- changes the meaning of the base or stem Explore bases and stems, developing understanding of how words are formed by combining different morphemes Apply suffixing rules Use a matrix and word families to explore bases such as 'head' and 'mare' Reinforce learning with practical activities

Resources included:

  Editable PowerPoint covering three lessons (20 minutes each)   Suggested lesson plans   Supporting worksheets   A range of practical activities, including a magazine cover design,  ‘submarine submerge’ battleships game and a song with opportunity to write lyrics   Two fluency activities (with answers)   A reasoning activity (with answers)   Optional homework tasks...