LKS2 Spellings

2019-2020

Summer Half-Term 2

Summer 2

1.6.20

Spelling rule 27 - Some words have similar spellings, root words and meanings. We

call these word families. This list contains ’sol word family’.

Spelling Definition Morphology Synonyms

solar noun

Powered by the sun’s energy.

eg. School has lots of solar panels on the roof.

solar power solar energy solar system

cosmic

solution noun

The answer to a problem or puzzle.

eg. We need to find a solution to this equation.

solutions

answer

explanation result

soluble

adjective

A substance that can dissolve.

eg. Let’s find out which of these are soluble. solution

insoluble dissolved

insoluble adjective

Impossible to dissolve.

eg. This chemical is insoluble. soluble

dissolve verb

To mix something in a liquid.

eg. Watch the salt dissolve in the water.

dissolves dissolving dissolved

mix melt

Summer 2

8.6.20

Spelling Rule 27 — Some words have similar spellings, root words and meanings. We call these word families. This list contains ’real word family’ words.

Spelling Definition Morphology Synonyms

real adjective

Something that is true or exists.

Eg. Is that a real song or have you made it up?.

really realism

true exists

unreal adjective

Something not real or unbelievable. E.g. That story must be unreal.

real untrue false

reality noun

Something that is real. E.g. X-factor and BGT are reality TV shows.

realities existence real world

realistic adjective

True to life. E.g. That painting is very realistic.

realist

realistically

rational reasonable

sensible

realisation noun

To accept that something is true. E.g. I came to the realisation that I’d never play

for England!

realise realised

awareness understanding

Summer 2 15.6.20

Spelling Rule 28 — Some words have similar spellings, root words and meanings. We call these word families - ’phon word family’ words are in this spelling list.

Spelling Definition Morphology Synonyms

phone noun/verb

Short for telephone. E.g. I tried to phone my mum.

phones phoning phoned

mobile ring call

telephone noun/verb

A device to call people on. E.g. I left my telephone at home today.

telegraph telepathy telescope

contact dial

phone

microphone

noun

A device to make sounds louder. E.g. The singer picked up her microphone.

microchip microwave

microscopic

amplifier mic

phonics noun

A way to teach early reading. E.g. In FS2 the children have a phonics lesson every

day.

phonetic

sounds

phonograph noun

A very early record player. E.g. The phonograph in the antique shop still works.

stereo record player

Summer 2 22.6.20

Spelling rule 28— Some words have similar spellings, root words and meanings. We call these word families - ‘sign word family’ words are in this spelling list.

Spelling Definition Morphology Synonyms

sign noun

A board or notice. E.g. The sign said to turn left.

signs signal

notice placard

signature noun

Your name written by yourself. E.g. Put your signature in the box please.

signatures

sign autograph

assign verb

Give someone a job or task. E.g. I’m going to assign this task to someone.

assigned assigns

assigning

appoint elect

designer noun

Someone that creates something new. E.g. An architect is a designer of buildings.

design designing designed

creator inventor

signaller noun

To give signals. E.g. The signaller stopped the traffic.

signal signals

signal box signal man

Summer 2 29.6.20

Spelling rule 29 — The prefixes ‘anti-’ and ‘auto-’.

Spelling Definition Morphology Synonyms

antiseptic noun

A chemical that kills germs. E.g. Use the antiseptic wipe to clean the wound.

antibiotic anticipate

antibacterial disinfectant

anticlockwise adverb

Moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock.

E.g. Walk in an anticlockwise direction.

clockwise

counter clockwise

automatic adjective

Something that happens by itself. E.g. It was an automatic reaction.

automatically automated mechanical

autograph noun

The signature of a famous person. E.g. Can I have your autograph please?

autographs signature

autobiography noun

A story of someone’s life they have written themselves.

E.g. ‘Boy’ by Roald Dahl is an autobiography.

biography autobiographies autobiographical

life story

Summer 2 6.7.20

Spelling rule 30 — The prefix bi- meaning two.

Spelling Definition Morphology Synonyms

bicycle noun

A 2 wheeled vehicle. E.g. I rode my bicycle to school.

cycle

tricycle bike

biceps noun

Muscles in your upper arms. E.g. Biceps work in pairs with triceps.

triceps

‘guns’

bilingual adjective

Speaking two languages well. E.g. I’m bilingual; I speak English and Spanish.

linguist

linguistic

biannual adjective

Something occurring twice a year. E.g. This event is biannual.

annual half-yearly semiannual

binoculars plural noun

Object with 2 lenses to make objects seem nearer.

E.g. I watched the ship through my binoculars.

ocular field glasses

Games and Challenges Word collage

Use your spelling lists to create your own word collage.

Wordsearch

Make your own wordsearch including as many spelling words as you can.

Boggle

How many words can you make using only the letters in the grid? Can you identify the 9

letter word?

Graffiti writing

Write your spelling words in a graffiti style.

Handwriting

Practice your spellings in your best, joined handwriting.

Spelling Shed

Visit spellingshed.com and play the games set by your class teacher. Can you reach the

top of the leaderboard and become class champ or win the KS2 medal???

Victory!

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