Using and spelling suffixes: -ful
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -ful.
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- If the suffix starts with a consonant letter, it is usually added without any change to the root word.
- If a root word has more than one syllable and ends in a consonant + 'y', then 'y' is replaced by 'i' before the suffix.
- How to spell the common exception word: beautiful.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Adjective - describes a noun
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Common misconception
Children can think the suffix is spelt like the word 'full' with a double 'l'.
Explicitly discuss the difference in spelling, and provide opportunities to look at words and identify those with the suffix in them.
Teacher tip
Ensure children know the meanings of focus words in the lesson. You can adapt the 'ful' words to use words that may better match current units of work.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: I spent the hoal day reading.
Q2.Select the words that contain the suffix '-ly'.
Q3.If the root word has more than one syllable and ends in a consonant plus 'y', then the ‘y’ is replaced by ‘i’ before the suffix '-ly'. Select the root words that end in a consonant plus 'y'.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: She ate the pizza hapylee.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Please put on your coat kwiklee.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: "Stop!" he shouted angrilee.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: It was a byootifull day.
Q2.Select the words that contain the suffix '-ful'.
Q3.Match the words with the same word root.
joyful
beautiful
cheerful
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He was often forgettfull.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: She heard joyfull singing in the hall.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Please be cairfull on the stairs.
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