Word Families Presentation

KS2 Gems presents a comprehensive PowerPoint resource for Year 3 grammar, focusing on the understanding of word families and their significance in the English language. This educational material explains that a word family consists of a group of words that are connected through a common root word, which can be modified with various prefixes and suffixes. Recognising these root words aids in the comprehension of unfamiliar vocabulary, as different word forms carry the essence of the root's meaning. For example, the root word 'place' can lead to various derivatives such as 'replace', 'displace', and 'misplace', all related to the notion of a particular area.

The resource not only defines word families but also provides examples of root words like 'real', 'sign', 'appear', 'measure', 'play', 'head', 'foot', 'solve', and 'please', each with its own set of related words and meanings. The presentation encourages students to use their understanding of root words to build word families themselves, with words like 'fright', 'happy', 'sad', and 'agree'. Additionally, it offers interactive exercises where students must select the appropriate word from a family to complete sentences, reinforcing their grasp of the concept. The resource is designed to be flexible, allowing teachers to adapt the support level according to their class's needs, and includes both whole-class and individual activities.