Adding the suffix -ery
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -ery.
Key learning points
- The suffix -ery often turns words into nouns.
- When the root word is obvious, the suffix -ery is often used.
- When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ery.
- How to spell the curriculum words: regular, calendar and continue.
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
Common misconception
Children may think words such as 'feathery' have the -ery suffix.
Reinforce that most words ending in -ery have a root word. Encourage children to spot the root word before the -ery.
Teacher tip
Where possible, choose words that follow the rules so as not to confuse pupils too much. Ensure they have a good understanding of the word's meaning first. If they don't understand it, they will not be able to spell it.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their roots.
hope
kind
hero
compliment
Q2.Select the nouns.
Q3.Match the word to the suffix it contains.
-ic
-ary
-ment
-ness
Q4.Select the noun from this sentence: The joyful child sang loudly.
Q5.Match the noun to the noun type.
common noun
proper noun
abstract noun
Q6.Write the new word created by adding the suffix -ness to kind.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What type of noun is the word 'bravery'?
Q2.What type of noun is the word 'bakery'?
Q3.When the word 'mock' becomes 'mockery' what rule is applied?
Q4.When the word 'nurse' becomes 'nursery' what rule is applied?
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: She was a reguler customer at the shop.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Turn left and then continew for one mile.
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