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- Year 4
Adding the suffix -ary
I can spell words using the suffix -ary.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The suffix -ary often turns words into nouns or adjectives.
- Some words end in -ary with no clear root word.
- Thinking about word families can help with understanding meanings and spelling.
- When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ary.
- How to spell the curriculum words: believe, complete and guide.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Adjective - describes a noun
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Word family - a group of words common in feature, pattern or meaning.
Common misconception
Children may not understand the difference on where you can and cannot find a root word.
Show examples of where an obvious root word can support spelling. Words without an obvious root word need to be practised.
Place all words into a sentence to give meaning.
Teacher tip
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct word class.
Match the words to the correct word class.
Q2.Identify the adjective in the following sentence. The mysterious cat slipped out of sight.
Identify the adjective in the following sentence. The mysterious cat slipped out of sight.
cat
slipped
sight
Q3.Match the word to the suffix it contains.
Match the word to the suffix it contains.
Q4.Tick the suffixes which often create adjectives when added to words.
Tick the suffixes which often create adjectives when added to words.
-tion
-ise
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. I had a metalick taste in my mouth.
Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. I had a metalick taste in my mouth.
metalik
metalic
metallik
Q6.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. Historyk buildings lined the streets.
Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. Historyk buildings lined the streets.
Historyc
Historick
Hystoric
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When the word 'vision' becomes 'visionary' what rule is applied?
When the word 'vision' becomes 'visionary' what rule is applied?
Remove the 'e', then add -ary.
Q2.When the word 'imagine' becomes 'imaginary' what rule is applied?
When the word 'imagine' becomes 'imaginary' what rule is applied?
Just add -ary.
Q3.Match the words to the rules that apply when the suffix -ary is added.
Match the words to the rules that apply when the suffix -ary is added.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: You must compleat your home learning every week.
Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: You must compleat your home learning every week.
compleet
complet
compleate
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: I bileave you can do it if you try your best.
Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: I bileave you can do it if you try your best.
beleive
beleav
beleave
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Follow the star, it will be your gide.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Follow the star, it will be your gide.