Using and spelling suffixes: -less
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -less.
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.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
Adjective - describes a noun
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Common misconception
Pupils may think the suffix only has one 's', like the suffix -ful, which only has one 'l'.
Draw a direct comparison: '-less' is how we would expect it to be spelt, whereas '-ful' is surprising and only has one 'l'.
Teacher tip
Focus on the easier spellings, as pupils will return to the more complex rules several times in KS2. At this point, securing an understanding of the meaning and function of suffix, and seeing the connections between spellings is the most important.
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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: They heard a byootifull song.
Q2.Select the two words that contain the suffix '-ful'.
Q3.Match the words with their word roots.
slower
fear
playing
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He was very chearfull.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He was a very hellpfull teacher.
Q6.Which word class are words ending in the suffix '-ful' usually?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a suffix?
Q2.Select the words that contain the suffix '-less'.
Q3.Match the words with their word roots.
hairless
harmless
fearless
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The spider was harmles.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The day seemed endles.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: It was a strange hareles cat.
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