Spelling words with the suffix -ant
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -ant.
Key learning points
- Words that end with suffixes -ant and -ent can sound like ‘unt’ when we speak.
- The -ant spelling may be found after a ‘hard c’ or ‘hard ‘g’.
- Words ending in -ant sometimes have related words where the vowel sound is clearer, like with participant -participation
- We just need to learn how to spell many words ending in -ant as there may not be a rule or pattern to help us.
- How to spell the curriculum words: relevant, knowledge and familiar.
Keywords
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 may easily confuse the vowels in -ant and -ent spellings.
Say the word clearly how it is spelt in order to emphasise the vowel spellings.
Teacher tip
Use word cards with -ant and -ation words on them and encourage pupils to match related words. Ask pupils to say the words out loud within a sentence, to help reinforce pronunciation and meaning.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the definition of 'root word'?
Q2.What is the definition of 'suffix'?
Q3.Match the word to the definition.
Q4.Match the word to the definition.
Q5.Select the words with a 'soft c' in them.
Q6.Select the words with a 'soft g' in them.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Q2.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Q3.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I like to build my nollidge through reading.
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. That person's face is familyer.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. That man seems very arogent.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The brave young girl was very defyant and wouldn't listen to the instructors.
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