Spelling words with the suffix -ous and -tious
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words with the suffix -tious.
Key learning points
- If the root word ends in 'tion', use the suffix -tious.
- Exceptions or harder root words include: fictitious.
- The suffix -tious generally turns a noun into an adjective.
- How to spell the curriculum words: conscious and embarrass
Keywords
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
Noun - a person, place or thing
Adjective - describes a noun
Common misconception
You can hear the 'ee' in all words ending in -ious and -eous.
You cannot hear the 'ee' in words ending -geous, like 'courageous' (the 'e' is making the 'soft g' sound).
Teacher tip
You can set the words for children to practise independently based on your knowledge or allow them to select themselves. Help them to identify independent practice strategies which are efficient and effective.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the suffix below.
-ing
-ed
-est
-al
Q2.What word class is the word nervous in this sentence? "The nervous girl tiptoed through the door."
Q3.What word class is the word adventure in this sentence? "The knight was ready for an adventure."
Q4.Select all the words containing the suffix -ous.
Q5.What word class is 'cautious' in this sentence? He took one cautious step towards the edge.
Q6.What word class is 'hazardous' in this sentence? The ice made the ascent particularly hazardous.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When the word 'courage' becomes 'courageous' what rule is applied?
Q2.When the word 'humour' becomes 'humorous' what rule is applied?
Q3.When the word 'fame' becomes 'famous' what rule is applied?
Q4.When the word 'vary' becomes 'various' what rule is applied?
Q5.When the word 'caution' becomes 'cautious' what rule is applied?
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence. I was resting, but I was conshious of the conversations around me.
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