words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

Investigating 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

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 for the word in bold. My keys are over **ther**.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The river's **curant** was very strong.

Choose the correct spelling to complete the following sentence. I picked a __________ from the bush.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. She confidently **cort** the ball.

words that sound the same but have different spellings

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Choose the correct spelling to complete the following sentence. I tied a __________ in my shoes laces.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. Make sure you **bough** when you meet them.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. I shot the arrow from my **boa**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. I enjoyed myself at the Christmas **fare.**

Investigating homophones

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