Adding the suffix -ed to verbs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell a word in the past tense using the suffix -ed.
Key learning points
- Adding the suffix -ed turns the verb into the past tense and the -ed can sound like /id/, /d/ or /t/.
- When a verb has two syllables and the final syllable is stressed, double the consonant and add -ed.
- When a verb ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ed.
- When a verb ends in 'y', swap it for an 'i' and add the suffix -ed.
- How to spell the common exception words: heard, appear and circle.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Present tense - tells the reader the action is happening now
Past tense - shows that the action happened before now
Verb - a doing or being word
Common misconception
Pupils can think that all verbs ending in 'y' follow the rule remove the 'y' and add -ied.
Look at examples that add -ed and remove the 'y' and add -ied. Focus on the sound the 'y' is making and see if it is part of a digraph.
Teacher tip
Ensure pupils understand and can use all vocabulary introduced in the lesson. If the pupils can't say it, then they won't be able to spell it.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the suffixes.
Q2.Select all the words containing the suffix -ed.
Q3.Match the words ending with the suffix -ed to their root words.
hopped
tried
baked
enjoyed
Q4.Which sentences are in the past tense?
Q5.Match the present tense verbs with their past tense verbs.
played
cared
went
stopped
Q6.Where is a suffix found in a word?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What rule is being used when the word 'slip' becomes 'slipped' when adding the suffix -ed?
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'try' becomes 'tried' when adding the suffix -ed?
Q3.What rule is being used when the word 'smile' becomes 'smiled' when adding the suffix -ed?
Q4.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.
Q5.Tick the sentences where the words in bold are spelt correctly.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Draw a surcal shape for the head.
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