RCI-07016 · Morphology

Morphology — Upper Primary Developing Skill Builder · Club / Workshop

Use roots, prefixes and suffixes to decode, understand and build words. This version is designed for ages 10–12 at developing level through social, activity-rich workshop learning.

Upper PrimaryDevelopingClub / WorkshopSkill Builder7 learning hours
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outcomescourse journeyprogression

What you should be able to do

  • Develop secure roots with increasing independence.
  • Develop increasingly independent prefixes with increasing independence.
  • Develop applied suffixes with increasing independence.
  • Develop confident word formation with increasing independence.
  • Apply Morphology skills through structured practice appropriate to ages 10–12.
  • Reflect on progress, explain strategies used and identify a clear next step.

Course journey

Unit 1 · Meet the RootFocus: roots

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

Unit 2 · Prefix PowerFocus: prefixes

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

Unit 3 · Suffix SenseFocus: suffixes

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

Unit 4 · Build New WordsFocus: word formation

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

How learning is evidenced

Practice evidence

Short activities, reading responses, writing tasks, discussion or applied practice depending on the pathway.

Completion task

A final age- and level-appropriate task demonstrating the key course outcomes. Successful completion can generate an RCI certificate of completion; it is not presented as a regulated qualification.

Who this pathway is for

This pathway is designed for Upper Primary learners (ages 10–12) who want to develop roots, prefixes, suffixes, word formation at Developing level.

Progression

After completion, learners can move into a higher-level pathway within Morphology, apply the skill in another literacy domain, join a Reading Ambassador pathway, or continue through the Reading Passport and Literacy App.

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