English Home Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. Understanding phonics helps students decode words, making reading easier. Today, we will explore how different sounds can be combined to form words. We will also look at how to use these words in sentences, ensuring we pay attention to punctuation and spacing.

Let's take the root word 'play'. By adding different prefixes and suffixes, we can create new words: 'replay', 'playful', and 'player'. Each of these words has a different meaning but shares the same root. We will practice pronouncing these words and using them in sentences, such as 'I will replay the game' or 'She is a playful puppy.'

Now, let's work together to create sentences using the words we built. For example, if we take 'player', we can form the sentence: 'The player scored a goal.' I will write a few root words on the board, and I want you to come up with new words and sentences. Remember to focus on punctuation and spacing as you write.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose three root words from the list provided. Create at least two new words from each root and write a sentence for each new word. Make sure to check your sentences for correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner and discuss the meanings of the new words you created.

• The study of grammar
• The relationship between sounds and their spellings
• The art of writing poetry
• The history of language

Answer: The relationship between sounds and their spellings

Phonics focuses on how sounds correspond to letters and groups of letters, which is essential for reading.

• un-
• -ing
• pre-
• dis-

Answer: -ing

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning.

Answer: Play

A root word is the base part of a word that can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

• To play again
• To stop playing
• To play for the first time
• To play with someone

Answer: To play again

The prefix 're-' means to do something again, so 'replay' means to play again.

Answer: Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses.

Correct punctuation is essential for understanding the structure and meaning of sentences.

• The dog barked loudly.
• The dog barked loudly
• The dog barked loudly!
• The dog barked loudly?

Answer: The dog barked loudly.

The first option is correctly punctuated with a period at the end of the statement.

• Someone who plays
• Someone who is serious
• Someone who is sad
• Someone who is tired

Answer: Someone who plays

'Playful' describes someone who is full of fun and enjoys playing.