words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

Spelling homophones

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

Spelling further compound words

Investigating 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

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. I ate the **hole** thing.

Tick the sentence in which the homophone in bold has been spelt correctly. 

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The dog's **pawz** were covered in mud.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. That is **thare** pencil.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. We had a **gramer** lesson today.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. The **wumin** gathered to discuss the situation.

The hiker felt a sharp pain in his **heel**.

The hiker felt a sharp pain in his **heal**.

The hiker felt a sharp pain in his **he'll**.

Tick the sentence in which the homophone in bold has been spelt correctly.

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. We spent a relaxing day at the **beech**. 

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. I ate a tasty **pees** of pie.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. Walk in a **strate** line.

Spelling homophones

Lesson outcome