Adding the suffix -ary
I can spell words using the suffix -ary.
Adding the suffix -ary
I can spell words using the suffix -ary.
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Key learning points
- The suffix -ary often turns words into nouns or adjectives.
- Some words end in -ary with no clear root word.
- Thinking about word families can help with understanding meanings and spelling.
- When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ary.
- How to spell the curriculum words: believe, complete and guide.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
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
Word family - a group of words common in feature, pattern or meaning.
Common misconception
Children may not understand the difference on where you can and cannot find a root word.
Show examples of where an obvious root word can support spelling. Words without an obvious root word need to be practised.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct word class.
verb
adjective
noun
adverb
Q2.Identify the adjective in the following sentence. The mysterious cat slipped out of sight.
Q3.Match the word to the suffix it contains.
-ify
-ise
-ness
-ic
Q4.Tick the suffixes which often create adjectives when added to words.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. I had a metalick taste in my mouth.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. Historyk buildings lined the streets.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When the word 'vision' becomes 'visionary' what rule is applied?
Q2.When the word 'imagine' becomes 'imaginary' what rule is applied?
Q3.Match the words to the rules that apply when the suffix -ary is added.
Just add -ary.
Remove the 'e', then add -ary.