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

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

a naming word for a person, place or thing

Changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes: -ed and -ing.  In 'More suffixes and silent letters', pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.

In ‘Suffixes’, pupils learnt  the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge, focusing on the suffixes -ed and -ing.

Writing -ed and -ing suffixes

when the root word ends in a vowel digraph including a 'y' 

when the root word ends in a consonant and then a 'y'

when the root word ends in the letter 'f'

when the root word ends in the letter 'o'

When do we 'remove the 'f' and add -ves' when using the suffix -es?

When do we just add -es to turn a noun into a plural?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The **wolfes** howled at the moon.

Choose the correct spelling of the words in bold in this sentence: Would you like some **potatos** with your fish?

If the word ends in 'ch', 'sh', 'ss' or 'x' just add -es.

Match the plurals to the rule they use when the suffix -es is added.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The **gard** kept watch outside the palace.

If the root word ends in a vowel digraph including a ‘y’, just add -s.

If the word ends in ‘sh’, ‘ch’, ‘ss’ or ‘x’ just add -es.

If the root word ends in 'e', just add -s.

When using the suffix -es, what are the two key spelling rules?

Choose the correct spelling of the world in bold in this sentence: Pack your things into **boxis**.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The **dress's** hung in the wardrobe.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The packed **lunchs** are getting cold.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.