Using and spelling suffixes: -er
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -er.
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- Adding '-er' creates an extra syllable to the word.
- If the adjective ends in two consonant letters, the ending is simply added on.
- If the root word ends in a consonant + 'y', the 'y' is changed to 'i' before the suffix is added.
- If the root word ends in a consonant + 'e', the 'e' is removed before the suffix is added.
Keywords
Adjective - describes a noun
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Syllable - a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound
Consonant - a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Common misconception
Pupils may not see the connections between words with the same root and mis-spell them.
Encourage pupils to use the root word when spelling the new word. 'Happy' is connected to 'happier'. They both have a double 'p'.
Teacher tip
Most of the words explored in the lesson are comparative adjectives. Say them aloud in sentences to demonstrate how they describe the noun and help us to compare. You can adapt the words based on your other learning, but check they match the rules.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the suffixes.
Q2.Select all the words containing the suffix -ed.
Q3.What happens when the suffix -ed is added to a root word ending in a 'y' such as 'cry' or 'hurry'?
Q4.Match the words to the rule that applies when the suffix -ed is added.
Just add -ed.
Remove the ‘y’ and add -ied.
Remove the ‘e’ and add -ed.
Double the consonant and add -ed.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I skipt across the playground at breaktime.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I tride to help my friend find their bag.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the suffixes.
Q2.What happens when the suffix -er is added to a root word ending in 'y', such as 'happy' or 'easy'?
Q3.What happens when the suffix -er is added to a root word ending in 'e', such as 'wise' or 'fine'?
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He felt hapyer after his friend arrived.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: It was hotir in the middle of the day when the sun was bright.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: This joke was funyer than the last one she heard.
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