Morphology Word Exploration

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📚 Part 1: Word Recognition (Multiple Choice)

WALT: We are learning to recognise word parts (prefixes, suffixes, roots) and compound words.

1. Which word is a compound word (two words joined)?

left-hand

Reserve Bank

international

design

2. Which word has the prefix "over-"?

producing

overseas

shredded

holograms

3. Check all that are security features on a banknote:

holograms

serial number

value

hoiho

4. Which word ends with the suffix "-ing"?

producing

polymer

secure

design

5. Which is a New Zealand native animal from the list?

hoiho

Reserve Bank

images

polymer

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Differentiation

WALT: We are learning to break words into meaning parts and use them in sentences.

Success criteria: I can name a prefix or suffix, split a compound word, and write a short sentence using target words.

Differentiation strategies: For students who are emerging: provide word cards, sentence starters and one-on-one support. For developing students: offer guided examples and paired work. For consolidating students: ask for morpheme labels (prefix/root/suffix). For proficient students: ask for new word creation and meanings.

Dyslexia-friendly options: Read the words aloud, use larger font or coloured overlay, give extra time, and provide one or two words at a time.

6. Emerging / Developing: Break the word producing into parts. Write the root and the ending (suffix).

7. Consolidating: Split overseas into prefix + root. What does the prefix mean?

8. Consolidating / Proficient: Circle (✓) which words are used as security features on banknotes. (tick all that apply)

serial number

special raised ink

magnifying glass

shredded

9. Emerging (scaffold) / Developing: Use the words Reserve Bank and value to write one simple sentence. Sentence starter: "The Reserve Bank keeps the _____ of money."

10. Proficient extension: Make a new word by adding a prefix or suffix to secure or design. Write the new word and its meaning.

Extension activities: Research one NZ security feature on our money (for example holograms or special raised ink) and prepare a one-minute talk or draw and label it.