a naming word for a person, place or thing

the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning

a group of words common in feature, pattern or meaning.

Adding the suffix -ary

English

Adding the suffix -ic

Applying the suffix -ic

Adding the suffix -ery

French derived spelling: 'ch' (sh)

French-derived spellings: 'gue' (g) and 'que' (k)

Doubling the consonant in polysyllabic words

Practise and apply doubling the consonant in contrasting words

Investigating compound words

Spelling further compound words

Investigating homophones

Spelling homophones

In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.  In 'Verb adjectives and noun suffixes', pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with verb, adjective and noun suffixes.

In ‘Noun and adjectives suffixes’, pupils learnt the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes. In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.

In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions associated with more suffixes like -ic, -ary and -ery. Pupils learn how the spelling of a word can relate to its etymological origin and its meaning. They also complete further investigations of compound words.

Suffixes, etymology and homophones

When the word 'vision' becomes 'visionary' what rule is applied?

When the word 'imagine' becomes 'imaginary' what rule is applied?

Match the words to the rules that apply when the suffix -ary is added.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: You must **compleat** your home learning every week.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: I **bileave** you can do it if you try your best.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Follow the star, it will be your **gide**.

Match the words to the correct word class.

Identify the adjective in the following sentence. The mysterious cat slipped out of sight.

Match the word to the suffix it contains.

Tick the suffixes which often create adjectives when added to words.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. I had a **metalick** taste in my mouth.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. **Historyk** buildings lined the streets.

Starter Quiz

Match the words to the correct word class.