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

Applying the suffix -ic

English

Adding 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

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 'magnet' becomes 'magnetic' what rule is applied?

When the word 'irony' becomes 'ironic' what rule is applied?

When the word 'scene' becomes 'scenic' what rule is applied?

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

Put the cherry in the **senter** of the cake.

Put the cherry in the **centre** of the cake.

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

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. I was given my brothers old **bisickle** to ride.

What word class is the word **scenic** in the following sentence? The road up the mountain was particularly **scenic**.

When the word 'base' becomes 'basic' what rule is applied?

When the word 'acid' becomes 'acidic' what rule is applied?

When the word 'terrify' becomes 'terrific' what rule is applied?

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence. Write a **sentuns** about your holiday.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence. I like to **experament** with different colours.

Starter Quiz

What word class is the word scenic in the following sentence? The road up the mountain was particularly scenic.