Using the suffix "-ing" to make the present and past tenses
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell a word in the present or past tense using the suffix -ing.
Key learning points
- Adding the -ing suffix turns the verb into the progressive tense.
- The progressive tense makes use of an auxiliary verb with the main verb.
- When adding the suffix -ing, different spelling rules are used depending on the spelling of the root word.
- You can just add ing; remove the 'e', add -ing; or double the consonant, add -ing.
- How to spell the curriculum words: heard, forty and according.
Keywords
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Progressive tense - denotes ongoing action
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Auxiliary verb - the helping verb that is always paired with the main verb
Verb - doing, being or having word
Common misconception
Many pupils misspell words with multiple syllables when choosing to double or not double the consonant.
Start off with simple examples of the rule, using single syllable words with short vowels to secure the doubling first, before moving on to multisyllabic words. Focus on the most commonly used words first.
Teacher tip
If children need to develop their related grammar knowledge, look at the grammar unit 'Three tense forms and modal verbs' in Year 5.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What rule is being used when the word 'rake' becomes 'raking' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'scurry' becomes 'scurrying' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q3.Match the root words to the corresponding verbs with the suffix -ing.
flying
giving
racing
studying
Q4.Select all the words containing the suffix -ing.
Q5.Match the verbs to the rule they use when the suffix -ed is added.
Just add -ed.
Remove the ‘y’ and add -ied.
Remove the ‘e’ and add -ed.
Double the consonant and add -ed.
Q6.Match these words with the words that share the same root word.
matching
walking
hurrying
smiling
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What rule is being used when the word 'deter' becomes 'deterring' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'quit' becomes 'quitting' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q3.What rule is being used when the word 'occupy' becomes 'occupying' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'She is explayning how to solve the problem.'
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'How are you grooping your cards?'
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'My brother was ocyoopying the bathroom for way too long.'
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