Y2 Objective 8 (Prefix un-)

In this objective, children will learn how to add prefix un- to bases. Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:

Be introduced to the terminology affix
Be introduced to the first prefix in the spelling scheme
Learn that when un- is placed in front of a base, it changes the meaning to not or the reverse
Know that we do not need to make any changes to spelling when the prefix un- is added to a base
Learn to add un- to bases recognising which are adjectives or verbs
Practise adding the suffixes -ed and -ing to new words with the prefix un-
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 hunt the prefix, un- sorting cards and train and carriages activity
Two fluency activities (with answers)
A reasoning activity (with answers)
– editable google slides presentation