Learning intention
- understand that words are units of meaning and can be made of more than one meaningful part
Foundation English · AC9EFLY15
Understand that words are units of meaning and can be made of more than one meaningful part
learning that words are made up of meaningful parts; for example, “dogs” has 2 meaningful parts: “dog” and “s” meaning more than one
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AC9EFLY15 - AC9EFLY15: Understand that words are units of meaning and can be made of more than one meaningful part
Example 1
learning that words are made up of meaningful parts; for example, “dogs” has 2 meaningful parts: “dog” and “s” meaning more than one
Example 2
Meaning parts: play + ing = playing sun + shine = sunshine un + happy = unhappy
Example 3
Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Notice a word part that helps meaning. play + ing = playing sun + shine = sunshine un + happy = unhappy
Example 4
Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: learning that words are made up of meaningful parts; for example, “dogs” has 2 meaningful parts: “dog” and “s” meaning more than one
- Meaning parts: play + ing = playing sun + shine = sunshine un + happy = unhappy
- Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Notice a word part that helps meaning. play + ing = playing sun + shine = sunshine un + happy = unhappy
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
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AC9EFLY15 · words as units of meaning
Learning focus: I can understand that a word has meaning and can sometimes contain more than one meaningful part.
Model it: Worked example: build the compound word sunhat Worked-model method: say the word, split meaningful parts and explain each meaning. 1. Read two picture-word cards: sun and hat. 2. Join the two complete meaning units to make the printed word sunhat. 3. Explain that sun tells the condition or use and hat names the object worn on the head. Model answer: Sunhat combines two meaningful words to name a hat worn for protection in sunny conditions.
Ask the learner: What is the main idea of words as units of meaning?
Look for: The learner can I can understand that a word has meaning and can sometimes contain more than one meaningful part in a fresh example and explain the evidence or reasoning without copying the model.
If they are stuck: If the learner guesses or repeats a rule without evidence, return to the concrete or visual model and ask them to explain what each part shows.
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Assessment-style questions and review hints 1
Questions
- What is the main idea of words as units of meaning?
- Which example shows the skill?
Review hints
- Remember: Understand words can have meaningful parts
- Use the routine: Read word → Find part → Think meaning → Use
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- What is one common mix-up?
- How can you check your answer?
Review hints
- Before answering: point to the clue in the spoken words, written sentence, image, page layout or text purpose.
- Self-check: change the example slightly and see whether the same reasoning still works.
Exit ticket
- Name the skill
- Use a model example
- Try independently
- Explain evidence
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Curriculum
- understand that words are units of meaning and can be made of more than one meaningful part
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