Practise and apply spelling adverbs using the suffix "-ly"
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell adverbs using the suffix -ly.
Key learning points
- -ly is a suffix that can be used to create adverbs.
- 'Colour blocks' is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum words: eight and weight.
- There are four key rules for spelling using the suffix -ly.
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
Adverb - describes a verb
Adjective - describes a noun
Verb - a doing or being word
Common misconception
Pupils confuse the spellings of homophones: eight and ate, weight and wait.
When you review the spellings of these words, ensure to identify that they are homophones and suggest ways to remember which is which.
Teacher tip
Add additional dictated sentences or adapt the given one to focus on grammar and punctuation rules previously taught alongisde the key spellings.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the adverb in this sentence. The dog ran quickly.
Q2.What rule is used when 'possible' becomes 'possibly' when adding the suffix -ly?
Q3.What rule is used when 'grumpy' becomes 'grumpily' when adding the suffix -ly?
Q4.Match the words to the rule they apply when adding the suffix -ly.
Just add -ly.
Remove the ‘e’, add -ly.
Remove the ‘y’, add -ily.
Add -ally.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. She tied her shoe laces eazilee.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. They franticly ran away from the fire.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -ly.
Just add -ly.
Remove the ‘e’, add -ly.
Remove the ‘y’, add -ily.
Add -ally.
Q2.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: She agreed to help grumpylee.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The door opened automatiklee.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: He called across the room lowdlee.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: What is the wayt of these potatoes?
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: I cairfulee opened the present without ripping the paper.
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