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- Year 4
Spelling words with the suffix -al
I can spell words using the suffix -al and write them in sentences.
- Year 4
Spelling words with the suffix -al
I can spell words using the suffix -al and write them in sentences.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The suffix -al often turns nouns into adjectives.
- When the root word ends in a consonant, just add the suffix.
- When the root word ends in ‘e’, remove the ‘e’ and add the suffix.
- How to spell the curriculum words: disappear, perhaps and experience.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - describes a noun
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Common misconception
Pupils mix up the double letters in 'disappear'.
Remind pupils that 'disappear' is made of the prefix dis- and appear. That way, you know there will only be a single 's'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select all the words containing the suffix -al.
Q2.Match each word to the representation of the 'l' sound it contains.
l
ll
le
el
il
al
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'Use a capitle letter at the start of a sentence.'
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I like the natchrul beauty of the countryside.'
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'Is it posibul to swap seats with you?'
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'This question is very dificlt.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the word class. The suffixes will help you!
adjective
noun
verb