This English scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to identify and record how to build a range of special words by using different combinations of roots and suffixes. The class can practise using the suffixed words in sentences related to different topics and themes to illustrate their special meanings.

Word Root Changes

Practise identifying and recording a range of word roots that can be changed by the addition of different suffixes to use when composing topic sentences

Word Inventions

Explore how to select and combine different suffixes and roots that can be used to invent some new words to use when composing topic sentences

Suffix Changes

Investigate how to identify, record and define the spelling and meaning of different word roots that can be changed by using the suffixes able and ation

  • Changing Seasons

    Changing Seasons

    Investigate changes that can happen to the natural world during the four seasons of the year and reflect on similar changes that can occur in people’s lives

  • Chinese Dragons

    Chinese Dragons

    Select and combine different mouldable and other materials to create masks representing dragons that can be worn during a performance dance

  • Suffix Combinations

    Suffix Combinations

    Identify and record how to build a range of special words by using different combinations of roots and suffixes

  • Ancient Greek Games

    Ancient Greek Games

    Explore the development of the Olympic Games that began during the history of Ancient Greece and make comparisons with modern competitions