Using the suffix -ity
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -ity.
Key learning points
- The suffix -ity turns adjectives into abstract nouns.
- When a word ends in ‘e’, remove the ‘e’, then add the suffix -ity.
- When a word ends in a consonant, just add the suffix -ity.
- How to spell irregular words with the suffix -ity, such as ability and simplicity.
- How to spell the curriculum words: arrive, actual and actually.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Abstract noun - a type of noun that names an idea or quality that cannot be seen
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
Children cannot see how the words 'grave' and 'gravity' are connected.
Explain the different meanings of the word 'grave', including serious or heavy.
Teacher tip
Use the pupils' own misconceptions when reviewing the practice of spelling words. Make links to rules previously learnt, and also where previously learnt rules cause misconceptions (such as no doubling the consonant with a short vowel).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the suffix it contains.
-tion
-ness
-ity
Q2.What type of noun is 'Manchester'?
Q3.What type of noun is 'equality'?
Q4.Match the noun to the noun type.
common noun
proper noun
abstract noun
Q5.Match these words to their word class.
noun
verb
adjective
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. What do you notiss about this picture?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The words 'happiness', 'curiosity', 'celebration' and 'simplicity' are what type of noun?
Q2.Match the root word to the noun formed with the suffix -ity.
activity
curiosity
electricity
Q3.When the word 'real' becomes 'reality', what rule is used for adding the suffix -ity?
Q4.Match the words to the rule used for adding the suffix -ity.
Just add the suffix.
The ‘ous’ changes to ‘os’ before the suffix is added.
Remove the ‘e’, then add the suffix.
Lose the ‘le’, then add -ility.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. What time will you urive at school after the trip?
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. Have you akchuly hurt yourself?
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