EnglishYear 6Spelling
Use etymology to aid spelling
Use knowledge of word origins and etymology to help spell and understand words (Greek, Latin and French roots)
What you'll learn
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Etymology is like a word's family tree — it shows where a word came from! 🌳
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What does etymology tell us about a word?
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The Latin root 'struct' means 'to build'. Let's spell words from it! 🏗️
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The root 'port' means 'to carry'. Build 'transport' by adding 'trans' at the start.
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If 'spect' means 'to look', what does 'inspect' mean?
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The Greek root 'graph' means 'writing'. Build 'autograph' by adding 'auto' (self).
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Which word comes from the root 'aud' (to hear)?
Practise Use etymology to aid spelling with Whizlo
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