English // Spelling & Word Study

The Prefix un-

Spell words using the prefix un- to change meaning; understand that un- creates opposites or reverses actions

Ages
5 to 6
Type
Method
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
2 codes

Quick check

Does the learner know that adding "un-" to the front of a word like "happy" or "lock" flips its meaning, and can they spell those words correctly?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Spell words with un- prefix correctly (e.g. 'unhappy', 'unfair', 'undo')
  • Explain how un- changes the meaning of a word
  • Create new words by adding un- to known words

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

2 topics
  • Segmenting words into soundsRequired

    Spelling & Word Study // Ages 4 to 7

    Must spell root words before adding prefixes

  • Phonics VocabularyRequired

    Spelling & Word Study // Ages 4 to 7

    Spelling with prefixes requires knowing 'prefix' and 'root word' as distinct, named concepts

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The Prefix un-

Ages 5 to 6 // Method

Leads to

1 topic
  • Prefixes (age 7+)Required

    Spelling & Word Study // Ages 7 to 10

    Prefix spelling Y3 builds on prefix un- from Y1

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng_App1_Y1_53Eng_Y1_WT_07

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