Applying the suffix -ic
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -ic.
Key learning points
- The suffix -ic often turns nouns into adjectives.
- When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ic.
- When the root word ends in 'y', remove the 'y' and add the suffix -ic.
- When the root word does not end in 'e' or 'y', just add the suffix -ic.
- How to spell the curriculum words: bicycle, centre and recent.
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 not be able to spell the root word or stem.
Ensure to focus on all the difficult elements of the words presented, not only the -ic ending that demonstrates the spelling rule.
Teacher tip
Adapt the words to focus on those suited to your pupils, at their challenge level and to prioritise words that you can apply in writing tasks.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word class is the word scenic in the following sentence? The road up the mountain was particularly scenic.
Q2.When the word 'base' becomes 'basic' what rule is applied?
Q3.When the word 'acid' becomes 'acidic' what rule is applied?
Q4.When the word 'terrify' becomes 'terrific' what rule is applied?
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence. Write a sentuns about your holiday.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence. I like to experament with different colours.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When the word 'magnet' becomes 'magnetic' what rule is applied?
Q2.When the word 'irony' becomes 'ironic' what rule is applied?
Q3.When the word 'scene' becomes 'scenic' what rule is applied?
Q4.Match the words to the rules that apply when the suffix -ic is added.
Remove the 'y', add -ic.
Just add -ic.
Remove the 'e', add -ic.
Q5.Tick the sentences where the word in bold are spelt correctly.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. I was given my brothers old bisickle to ride.
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