Practise and apply spelling words with the suffixes "-er" and "-est"
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling words using the suffixes -er and -est.
Key learning points
- -er and -est are suffixes that can be used to change the meaning of a root word.
- The strategy 'big letters' is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum word: special.
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
Adjective - describes a noun
Common misconception
Pupils may think that you can add -er or -est to any adjective and use it to make comparisons.
Make pupils aware that we cannot always add the suffix -er or -est to compare. For example, good - better - best or bad - worse - worst.
Teacher tip
Explain that adding the suffix -er or -est adds an extra syllable to the word. If pupils grasp this it will help them when it comes to spelling the words.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the adjectives in this sentence: The bright, white moon shone in the sky.
Q2.How many syllables are in the following words: colder, fresher, faster.
Q3.The suffixes -er and -est help us to ...
Q4.What happens when the suffix -est is added to a word such as 'old' or ‘new’?
Q5.What happens when the suffix -er is added to a root word ending in 'e', such as 'cute' or 'safe'?
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: He knew the quickist way home.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -er or -est.
Q2.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The weather is coldir now.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Which class is the quitest in assembly?
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: My peach is rieper than yours.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Andeep lives closesst to school.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: This speshal ring belonged to my Nan.
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