✕

Important update from TheSchoolRun

For the past 13 years, TheSchoolRun has been run by a small team of mums working from home, dedicated to providing quality educational resources to primary school parents. Unfortunately, rising supplier costs and falling revenue have made it impossible for us to continue operating, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close. The good news: We’ve arranged for another educational provider to take over many of our resources. These will be hosted on a new portal, where the content will be updated and expanded to support your child’s learning.

What this means for subscribers:

  • Your subscription is still active, and for now, you can keep using the website as normal — just log in with your usual details to access all our articles and resources*.
  • In a few months, all resources will move to the new portal. You’ll continue to have access there until your subscription ends. We’ll send you full details nearer the time.
  • As a thank you for your support, we’ll also be sending you 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep.

A few changes to be aware of:

  • The Learning Journey weekly email has ended, but your child’s plan will still be updated on your dashboard each Monday. Just log in to see the recommended worksheets.
  • The 11+ weekly emails have now ended. We sent you all the remaining emails in the series at the end of March — please check your inbox (and spam folder) if you haven’t seen them. You can also follow the full programme here: 11+ Learning Journey.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for being part of our journey it’s been a privilege to support your family’s learning.

*If you need to reset your password, it will still work as usual. Please check your spam folder if the reset email doesn’t appear in your inbox.

Spelling patterns: the prefix dis-

Spelling patterns: the prefix dis- worksheet
A KS2 literacy worksheet created by an experienced teacher to practise adding the prefix dis- to a word. Discover prefix definitions, examples of the prefix dis– and how prefixes are taught in primary school.
or REGISTER now ►

Keystage:  KS2, Year 3

 

What is a prefix? 

A prefix is a group of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning or create a new word. It's like adding a little tag to the front of a word that alters its original meaning. 

For example, in the word unhappy, un- is a prefix that means not, so adding un- to happy changes the meaning of the word from happy to not happy.

How are prefixes taught at primary school in KS2?

In Key Stage 2 (KS2) of primary school, typically for children aged 7 to 11, prefixes are introduced as part of the English language curriculum. 

Here's how prefixes are commonly taught:

  • Introduction to prefixes: teachers begin by explaining what prefixes are and how they work. They may provide simple examples to demonstrate how adding a prefix to a word changes its meaning.
  • Common prefixes: children are introduced to common prefixes such as un-, re-, pre-, dis-, mis-, in-, im-, non-, and anti-. These prefixes are frequently encountered in English words and are essential for building vocabulary.
  • Meaning and usage: students learn the meanings of these prefixes and how they change the meaning of a word when added to the beginning. Teachers provide examples and encourage students to identify the meaning of words with prefixes in context.
  • Word building activities: children engage in activities where they add prefixes to base words to create new words. These activities may include worksheets, games, and interactive exercises to reinforce learning.
  • Reading and writing tasks: children practise identifying prefixes in texts they read and use them in their writing. This helps them understand how prefixes are used in real-world communication.
  • Assessment: teachers assess children's understanding of prefixes through quizzes, worksheets, and writing assignments.

What are some examples of the dis– prefix?

Here are some examples of the prefix dis– 

  • Dislike
  • Disagree
  • Disobey
  • Disappear
  • Disrupt

How will this prefix worksheet help your child?

This teacher-created activity will help your child understand what a prefix is, how to use the prefix dis–, and put their knowledge into practice. Consolidate their school learning with this at-home worksheet and build their confidence in their English skills. 

For more help with primary-school English, visit our hub page, or try a new challenge with our Spelling patterns: the prefix pre– worksheet.