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

Adding the suffix -ery

English

Adding the suffix -ic

Applying the suffix -ic

Adding the suffix -ary

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 'mock' becomes 'mockery' what rule is applied?

When the word 'nurse' becomes 'nursery' what rule is applied?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: She was a **reguler** customer at the shop.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Turn left and then **continew** for one mile.

Match the word to the suffix it contains.

Select the noun from this sentence: The joyful child sang loudly.

Write the new word created by adding the suffix -ness to kind.

Exit Quiz

What type of noun is the word 'bravery'?