Spelling further compound words

English

Adding the suffix -ic

Applying the suffix -ic

Adding the suffix -ary

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

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

Choose the correct spelling of the compound word in bold in the following sentence. '**Midle aged** people give good advice to younger people.'

Choose the correct spelling of the compound word in bold in the following sentence. 'Take your parcel to the **post-ofice**.'

There was a lot of **pressure** to do well in the test.

There was a lot of **presher** to do well in the test.

The **natral** beauty of the lake was astounding.

The **natural** beauty of the lake was astounding.

Tick the sentences where the words in bold are spelt correctly. 

What is the missing word in the following sentence? 'A __________ is a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound.'

What is the missing word in the following sentence? 'A __________ is two or more words joined together.'

Match the words with the number of syllables they contain.

Match the words that can be joined to make a new compound word.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence. 'You can play **enywear** inside the fenced area.'

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence. 'Is this your **shoolace**?'

Spelling further compound words

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