Spelling words including the suffix -al
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words that use the suffix -al.
Key learning points
- The suffix -al is the second most common spelling for the 'l' sound.
- If the root word makes sense by itself, it is often likely to have the suffix -al.
- The suffix -al often turns nouns into adjectives and often follows the letters 'on' and 'ic'.
- When the root word ends in ‘e’, remove the ‘e’ and add the suffix.
- How to spell the curriculum words: correspond and persuade.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - describes a noun
Common misconception
Pupils can mix up the representations of 'l' and forget the representations which are most likely.
Frame any new learning on -al in the context of prior knowledge around representations of 'l', highlighting the most common representations.
Teacher tip
Play matching games with the root words and new words ending in the suffix -al. Put the words into sentences to help secure the meaning.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its definition.
Q2.Match the word to the representation of the 'l' sound it contains.
Q3.Select all the words containing the suffix -al.
Q4.What word class is 'global' in this sentence? A global citizen cares about making the world better.
Q5.What word class is 'personal' in this sentence? The personal message helped me to feel at ease.
Q6.Match the word to its definition.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the word class. The suffixes will help you!
Q2.What is the root word of 'seasonal'?
Q3.Which of these root words will 'remove ‘e’, then add the suffix, when -al is added?
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'She plays for the nashnul football team.'
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'Going to the museum is an excellent culchurul experience.'
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. London is the capitle city of England.
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