Using and spelling suffixes: -est
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -est.
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another 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
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
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
Common misconception
Pupils can think the -est suffix is spelt 'ist' or 'st' because that is what you can hear.
Review pupils' misconceptions after practice tasks. Even though the word can sound different, -est is always spelt in the same way.
Teacher tip
Use the feedback pages after tasks to go through the misconceptions from your pupils' responses. Talk through how you know which response is correct, with reference to the rules and also sounding out words.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the suffixes.
Q2.Select all the words containing the suffix -er.
Q3.Match the words to the rule they apply when the suffix -er is added.
Q4.What word class is the word in bold in the following sentence: Today was hotter than yesterday.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I felt bravr when my friend arrived.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: This slice of cake is thinr than that one.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select all the words containing the suffix -est.
Q2.What happens when the suffix -est 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: She was the hapyest after her friend arrived.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: It was the longist pencil she had ever seen.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He chose the thinist slice of cake.
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