Understanding 'Super' and Related Concepts

This video lesson introduces students to the prefix 'super' and its application in forming new words. It begins with a mini spelling test of tricky words from key stage one, followed by an explanation of prefixes. The lesson then explores words with the prefix 'super', such as 'superfoods' and 'supersonic'. Detailed studies of the words 'supermarket', 'superman', and 'superstar' are provided, including their definitions, syllable breakdowns, and spelling exercises.

What materials do you need for this spelling lesson?

• A dictionary and a thesaurus

• A computer and a printer

• Something to write with and something to write on

• A calculator and a notebook

Which word was NOT part of the mini spelling test?

• Superhero

• Everybody

• Children

• Beautiful

What is a prefix?

• A word that comes after another word

• A word that changes the meaning of a sentence

• A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to form a new word

• A punctuation mark used in writing

What does the prefix 'super' mean?

• Greater or above

• Below average

• Less than

• Equal to

What is the meaning of 'superfoods'?

• Foods that are unhealthy

• Foods with greater nutrition

• Foods that are expensive

• Foods that are easy to cook

What is the root word of 'supermarket'?

• Store

• Super

• Market

• Shop

What is the definition of 'superman'?

• A man who works in a supermarket

• A man who is very intelligent

• A man who is very tall

• A man with extraordinary powers

Which word is a synonym for 'superstar'?

• Stranger

• Nobody

• Amateur

• Celebrity

What is the final task in the lesson?

• List all the words you know with 'super'

• Draw a picture of a superhero

• Write a story using the words

• Put each spelling word into a sentence