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WHY ARE WE LOOKING AT SPELLING

TOGETHER?

• Spelling: Understand how to use knowledge of


known words, word origins including some Latin
and Greek roots, base words, prefixes, suffixes,
letter patterns and spelling generalisations to
spell new words including technical words
(ACELA1526).
• Understanding spelling rules and how to spell
increases not only your spelling ability, but your
understanding of vocabulary and word
meanings.
• Better spelling helps you best communicate
your ideas in your writing!
BASE WORDS, PREFIXES AND
SUFFIXES
LEARNING INTENTIONS

• I can understand and define the terms base word, prefix


and suffix.
• I can use word decomposition to help my spelling.
WHAT IS A BASE WORD?
• A base word, also known as a root word, is a word in its simplest form before
any affixes (prefixes or suffixes) are added to it. Base words are the core or
foundation of a word and carry its fundamental meaning. They can stand
alone as words in their own right or serve as the basis for creating new words
by adding prefixes or suffixes.
For example:
1.Run - "Run" is a base word, and it has its own meaning as a verb, referring to
the action of moving quickly on foot.
2.Happy - "Hap" is the base word, and "happy" is an adjective formed by
adding the suffix "-py" to "hap," conveying the idea of experiencing joy or
contentment.
3.Teach - "Teach" is the base word, and you can create other forms like
"teacher" (by adding the suffix "-er") or "teaching" (by adding the suffix "-
ing") from it.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KNOW
THESE?

Word Decomposition: Suffixes and prefixes can help you


break down complex words into their base or root words and
additional affixes. This decomposition makes it easier to spell
because you can focus on each component separately.
• For example, if you encounter the word "unhappiness,"
knowing that "un-" is a prefix meaning "not," "happy" is the
base word, and "-ness" is a suffix meaning "state of being,"
you can spell it correctly by combining these elements.
PUT MORE SIMPLY…
• A base word is the main part of a word
before we add extra letters to change its
meaning. For example, in “playful” the word
“play” is the base word.
Rule Application: Suffixes and prefixes often follow specific spelling
rules. Understanding these rules allows you to apply them when spelling
words that use these affixes.
• For instance, the rule for adding "-ing" to a word like "run" is to drop
the final "e" and add "-ing" to form "running.“
Preventing Common Spelling Mistakes: Recognizing prefixes and
suffixes can help you avoid common spelling errors. For example, you'll
know that "mis-" is a prefix meaning "wrong" or "badly," so you won't
spell "misunderstand" as "misunderstant" or "misundersand.“
Syllable Recognition: Many affixes affect the number of syllables in a
word. Recognizing this can help you accurately divide words into
syllables when spelling.
• For example, "unhappiness" has five syllables: un-hap-pi-ness.
WHAT IS A PREFIX?
WHAT IS A PREFIX?
In English, prefixes are often added to the front of a base
word to change its meaning or create a word with a different
grammatical function.
1. "Un-"
is a prefix that is added to words to indicate the opposite or
negation of the base word. For instance, "happy" becomes
"unhappy" when you add the prefix "un," indicating not happy.
2. "Re-"
is a prefix that implies doing something again or going back
to a previous state. For example, "do" becomes "redo" when you
add the prefix "re," meaning to do something again.
3. "Pre-"
is a prefix that signifies something happening before or in
advance. For instance, "view" becomes "preview" when you add
the prefix "pre," indicating a view before the main event.
W H AT W O R D S C A N YO U T H I N K O F T H AT U S E S
T H E S E P R E F I X E S T H AT YO U W O U L D U S E I N
E N G L I S H – P E R S UA S I V E , E SS AY O R S T O RY
WRITING?
WHAT IS A SUFFIX?
WHAT IS A SUFFIX?
A suffix is a linguistic element that is added to the end of a word to modify its meaning
or to create a new word altogether. Suffixes, like prefixes, are a type of affix, which are
groups of letters or syllables that are attached to a base word to change its definition or
grammatical property.
Here are some examples of suffixes in English:
1. "-ing"
is a suffix that is often added to verbs to create the present participle form,
indicating an ongoing action. For example, "run" becomes "running" when you add the "-
ing" suffix.
2. "-ed"
is a suffix that is added to verbs to form the past tense. For instance, "talk"
becomes "talked" when you add the "-ed" suffix.
3. "-ful"
is a suffix that is added to nouns to create adjectives meaning "full of" or "having
the quality of." For example, "joy" becomes "joyful" when you add the "-ful" suffix.
4. "-er"is a suffix used to form comparative adjectives or nouns indicating a person or
thing that does something. For instance, "fast" becomes "faster" when you add the "-er"
suffix to indicate a comparison, and "teach" becomes "teacher" to refer to a person who
teaches.
WHAT WORDS CAN YOU THINK OF
THAT USES THESE SUFFIXES THAT
YOU WOULD USE IN ENGLISH?
LET’S PRACTICE
• Look for the base word, and then the prefix and/or suffix in these words…

• Prehistoric
• Artist
• Movement
• Sleeping
• Nonstop
• Unhappy
• Unseen
• Unfolding
• Precooked
ANSWERS
• Prefixes / suffixes

• Prehistoric
• Artist
• Movement
• Sleeping
• Nonstop
• Unhappy
• Unseen
• Unfolding
• Precooked

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