Roots Mastery Set 2 - Time and Change

Roots Mastery Set 2 - Time and Change

chron, temp, ann, cycle, mut, grad, dec, cent
KS3 Vocabulary | Morphology | Literacy | Retrieval Practice
This 43-slide PowerPoint forms part of a structured Roots Mastery series designed to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension and academic language at KS3.
Students explicitly learn high-utility roots linked to time and change, helping them decode hundreds of unfamiliar words across subjects.

Roots covered:
chron – time
temp – time
ann – year
cycle – circle
mut – change
grad – step
dec – ten
cent – hundred

What’s included:
• Explicit root teaching with clear explanations
• Word building and morphology modelling
• Guided practice and structured questioning
• Cumulative retrieval built throughout
• Application to academic vocabulary
• Independent practice opportunities
Designed for whole-class teaching, intervention groups or literacy lessons.

Why teach roots?
Morphological awareness is one of the most powerful tools for improving:
• Vocabulary breadth
• Reading comprehension
• Confidence with academic language
• Performance in assessments

Ideal for:
• KS3 English
• Whole-school literacy
• Vocabulary intervention
• Preparing students for more demanding reading at KS4

This is Set 2 of a four-part Roots Mastery series. Each set focuses on a different conceptual theme and can be taught independently or as part of a structured programme.