Year 5 - English
Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ph' to make a /f/ sound
Etymology and prefixes
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to investigate and spell words in English with Greek and Latin origins. Pupils also learn to spell polysyllabic words and words with a greater range of prefixes, like de-, re-, sub-, super-, inter- anti-, auto-, bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to spell words that use the letters 'ph' to make a /f/ sound.
Key Notes
- In words of Greek origin, the letter string 'ph' makes the /f/ sound
- How to spell the curriculum words: vegetable, language, library and vehicle
- Knowing which words have Greek etymology can help us to choose the correct spelling
- Most words with the 'ph' spelling are nouns
Vocabulary To Learn
- etymology: the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
- spelling: the act of forming words by arranging letters in the correct order
- Greek origin: refers to words that come from the Greek language
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils will be familiar with the 'ff' and 'gh' digraph so may spell words contain 'ph' making the /f/ sound incorrectly.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
In words of Greek origin, the letter string 'ph' makes the /f/ sound. How to spell the curriculum words: vegetable, language, library and vehicle.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'etymology'
the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils will be familiar with the 'ff' and 'gh' digraph so may spell words contain 'ph' making the /f/ sound incorrectly. Correction: Talk about the origin of words and draw links between spellings containing the 'ph' spelling sounding like the /f/ sound and where it's most likely to go in the word.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Spelling more polysyllabic words with unstressed vowels Study Guide
- Spelling polysyllabic words with unstressed vowels Study Guide
- Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ch' to make a /k/ sound Study Guide
- Spelling words of Latin origin that use 'sc' to make a /s/ sound Study Guide
- Spelling words using hard c Study Guide
- Spelling words using soft c Study Guide
- Spelling words with the prefixes ad- and al- and hyphens Study Guide
- Spelling words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum- Study Guide
- Spelling words with the prefixes co-, pre-, pro- and sus- Study Guide
- Spelling words with the prefixes de-, re-, sub-, super-, inter-, anti- and auto- Study Guide
- Spelling words with the prefixes meaning not Study Guide
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