Hyphens and Suffixes Presentation

The KS2Gems presentation on "Hyphens and Suffixes" is an educational resource aimed at Year 5 and 6 students to enhance their understanding and usage of hyphens in conjunction with suffixes. The presentation includes a variety of components such as teacher instructions, a spelling list, spelling rules, and independent activities. The main learning objective is for students to become adept at using hyphens with suffixes, a skill that is crucial for correct spelling and clear communication.

The presentation explains what hyphens and suffixes are and how they function in the English language. A hyphen, for instance, is a punctuation mark that can join words to show a combined meaning or to indicate a missing element. Suffixes, on the other hand, are groups of letters added to the end of a base word to change its meaning or grammatical function. The presentation offers examples of suffixes like -all, -free, -less, and -like, and when to use a hyphen with them. Activities such as "Match up!" and challenges to construct sentences or paragraphs using the provided words encourage students to apply their learning in practical ways. The PowerPoint slides are designed to be flexible, allowing for adaptation to the specific needs of the class.