In this objective, children will extend their understanding of morphology, using morphemes to build new words. This objective is for pupils returning to Spelling with Grammarsaurus after at least one academic year and who have already completed Introduction to Morphology Level 2.
Pupils new to the scheme should complete Introduction to Morphology Level 1 only.

Over two 20-30 minute lessons, they will:

• Recap key terminology such as base, root, prefix, suffix, stem and more
• Recap how the morpheme icons and flashcards support spelling throughout the Grammarsaurus spelling scheme
• Practise recognising both free and bound bases within words
• Consolidate and deepen understanding of more complex terminology such as connecting vowel letter (CVL), alternate bases and assimilated prefixes
• Build a word family for base ‘hap’ and practise using suffixing rules

Resources included:

• Editable lesson PowerPoint covering two lessons (20-30 minutes each)
• Two suggested lesson plans
• A video explaining the etymology of the English language (if revisiting)
• Terminology cards with definitions
• Supporting worksheets and activities including a terminology jigsaw task and base hap matrix activity