Practise and apply spelling adjectives using the suffix "-y"
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell adjectives using the suffix -y.
Key learning points
- -y is a suffix that can be used to change some nouns into adjectives.
- 'Big letters' is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum word: heart.
- For root words ending in 'e', you remove the 'e' and just add -y.
- For root words with a short vowel sound, you double the consonant and add -y.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - describes a noun
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
Consonant - a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate
Common misconception
Pupils forget to double the consonant after a short vowel, such as fun - funny.
Make links to other suffixes used, such as -ed or -ing, when the consonant is also doubled.
Teacher tip
Help the children to take responsibility for their learning by selecting the words that they need to practise when practising using 'big words'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the adjective from this sentence: The classroom was so noisy on Friday.
Q2.What rule is used when 'wind' becomes 'windy'?
Q3.What rule is used when 'slime' becomes 'slimy'?
Q4.What rule is used when 'fun' becomes 'funny'?
Q5.Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -y.
Q6.Select the words with a short vowel sound.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -y.
Q2.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The cheacky dog stole food off the plate.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence.: The mudey shoes were outside the door.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: She gave him a shiney sticker.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The street was very noyzy due to the cars.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: I could feel my hart beating.
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