🎯 Learning Intentions & Success Criteria

• I will understand how prefixes, suffixes, and roots create meaning in words

• I will correctly use punctuation to enhance clarity and meaning in writing

• I will analyse unfamiliar words using word parts knowledge

• I can identify and define common prefixes, suffixes, and roots

• I can use punctuation correctly in various sentence types

• I can break down complex words into their component parts

• I can create new words using different word parts

🚀 Do Now Activity - Word Detective Challenge! (5 minutes)

"The prehistoric submarine was unfortunately unbreakable, but the reconstruction was impossible!"

🔧 Part 1: Prefix Power (20 minutes)

_____ + natural = supernatural (above normal)

_____ + cycle = bicycle (two wheels)

_____ + social = antisocial (against society)

_____ + scope = microscope (sees small things)

_____ + port = transport (carry across)

🌱 Part 2: Suffix Sleuths (20 minutes)

beauty + -ful = _____________ (full of beauty)

care + -less = _____________ (without care)

comfort + -able = _____________ (able to be comfortable)

create + -tion = _____________ (act of creating)