Word endings: -sure and -ture
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly form words ending in -sure and -ture.
Key learning points
- -sure and -ture are common spellings for the endings of words.
- 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
Word endings - letters or groups of letters at the end of a 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
Children can sometimes see the word ending as a separate word and lift their pencil which disconnects the letter string.
Remind the children to look and read the word before writing it. Get them feeling confident that this is one word and the flow needs to continue until the last letter in the letter string.
Teacher tip
Consistent practice is crucial. Short, daily practice sessions are more effective than longer, less frequent ones.
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.Select the words with the suffix -ing.
Q2.Select the words with the suffix -er.
Q3.Match the root word with the appropriate suffix.
y
ly
less
ing
Q4.Which join is being used to join the letter a to the letter r?
Q5.Select the letters which would join with the second join from the baseline to the ascender line.
Q6.Select the letters which would join with the third join. From the x-height line to the x-height line.
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