Spelling words with the suffixes -ary and -ery
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffixes -ary and -ery.
Key learning points
- The suffixes -ary and -ery can turn some words into nouns.
- The ending -ery is more common.
- When a word ends in a consonant, just add the suffix.
- When a word ends in ‘e’, remove the ‘e’, then add the suffix.
- How to spell the curriculum words: February, ordinary, necessary and interest.
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
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Verb - a doing, being or having word
Adjective - describes a noun
Common misconception
Pupils often miss out the 'e' or 'a' in words ending in -ery or -ary, as they are not always clearly pronounced.
Identify the endings -ary and -ery in focus words. Say the words how they are spelt to help emphasise the vowel spellings.
Teacher tip
Allow pupils to group word cards with the endings -ary and -ery. Ask them to identify what word class the words are or could be. You could extend this to include words ending in -ory too.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct spelling of its ending.
-ory
-ary
-ery
Q2.Match the word to its definition.
a book that defines and explains words
common or usual
something that's needed
Q3.Match the word to its definition
a place that sells baked goods
a place that looks after young children
machines are mechanical devices
Q4.Match the word to its root word.
bake
machine
station
Q5.Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. She runs a successful bizniss.
Q6.Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. It is a wonderful opertunitee to visit the museum.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word class is the word in bold in this sentence? Where is the nearest bakery?
Q2.Match these words to their root word.
machinery
pottery
jewellery
Q3.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I would love to visit an art galry.
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The children stepped out of the nursree.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I go to primree school.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. My brother goes to secundree school.
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