Revising spelling patterns linked to suffixes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words following a wide range of rules and patterns for adding suffixes.
Key learning points
- Many suffixes follow the same or similar spelling rules to create generalised rules, but there are always exceptions.
- The suffixes -ed and -ing change the tense of a word.
- The suffixes -s and -es change a noun from singular to plural.
- The suffixes -en, -ate, -ise and -ify often turn adjectives and nouns into verbs.
- The suffixes -al, -ic, -ful and -less create adjectives.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Exception - a case or situation that does not follow the usual or expected rule or pattern
Common misconception
Pupils new to school may have missed or not secured prior learning, so will struggle to access the review lessons.
Ensure you have a grasp on the coverage of the spelling content. Depending on your pupils' acquisition of spelling, you may wish to use these lessons as a basis for re-teaching or reviewing prior learning. Use the starter quiz to inform planning.
Teacher tip
These lessons are review lessons. Use them as an opportunity to celebrate progress and to encourage pupils to take responsibility for their learning, sharing the element of spelling they find most difficult.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the suffixes.
Q2.Select all the words containing the suffix -ed.
Q3.Match the root words to the corresponding verbs with the suffix -ing.
flying
giving
racing
studying
Q4.What happens when the noun 'tray' becomes plural?
Q5.Match the word to the suffix it contains.
-al
-ful
-less
-ic
Q6.Identify the words with verb suffixes.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Read these sentences. Match the words 'pollinate', 'active' and 'elastic' in each sentence to the correct word class.
verb
adjective
noun
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'deter' becomes 'deterring' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q3.Match the nouns to the rules they demonstrate when becoming plural.
Just add -es.
Remove the ‘y’, add -ies
Remove ‘f’ or ‘fe’, add -ves
Just add -s.
Q4.Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'He dragd his coat along the ground.'
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. They are byootifull flowers.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The coach tried to motivayt the team.
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