Suffixes: -y and -ly
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly form words using the suffixes -y and -ly.
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- The words start with a lead in and finish with a lead out.
- The pencil does not lift when forming the join, only after to add the cross to a t or a dot to an i or a j.
- There are four cursive joins.
- The join used depends on which letter is joining to which letter within a letter string.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
Join - how the letters are connected together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Lead in - the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Common misconception
Some children will lift their pencil before the letter string has completed.
Remind the children that the letters want to hold hands and if they lift their pencil then the connection is broken. Speaking out loud, while modelling, to highlight this will support the children to apply it in their practice.
Teacher tip
Some students might find it easier to keep practising their handwriting on tramlines. For those that are more confident, they can move to using normal lined paper.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A letter string is...
Q2.A suffix is...
Q3.Select the correct formation of the third join.
Q4.Select the correct formations of the fourth join.
Q5.Select the first join.
Q6.Match the description with the correct join number.
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