Learn Spelling Rules: Adding A Prefix And A Suffix - Activity Pack (1)

The Activity Pack presents an engaging way for children aged 7 to 11 to learn about spelling rules, specifically how adding a prefix to a root word does not change the spelling of the root word itself. In Challenge 10, the friendly character Zoggy, an alien with the ability to make things appear and disappear, introduces the spelling rule: "ROOT WORDS NEVER CHANGE WHEN YOU ADD A PREFIX." This concept is essential for young learners to understand as they explore the construction of new words and the impact of prefixes on them.

Students are tasked with the exciting activity of creating new words by combining a selection of prefixes with given root words. The prefixes provided include 'pre', 'ex', 'mis', 'intra', 'bi', 'ex', 'be', 'dis', 'tre', 'com', 'em', 'in', 'pro', 'pre', 're', 'un', 'tri', 'bi', 'sub', and 'non'. They must match these to root words such as 'verse', 'appear', 'popular', 'afraid', and many more, to form words like 'unafraid', 'disappear', 'unpopular', and 'dissatisfied'. The activity not only reinforces the spelling rule but also encourages vocabulary expansion and comprehension through contextual examples and a narrative featuring Zoggy's adventures, like participating in a cycle race and the consequences of using his special powers.