Adding the suffix -en to words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can turn adjectives and nouns into verbs using the suffix -en.
Key learning points
- The suffix -en often turns adjectives and nouns into verbs.
- When the root word ends in a consonant, we often just add the suffix.
- When the root word ends in a vowel, we remove the final vowel and add the suffix.
- When the root word ends in a consonant with a short vowel, we double the consonant and add the suffix.
- How to spell the curriculum words: consider, interest and history.
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
Adjective - describes a noun
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Verb - a doing, being or having word
Common misconception
Children may spell words with the suffix -en as they sound with 'in' or 'n'.
Explicitly draw comparisons to how words encountered are spelt and how they sound, particularly when there are differences.
Teacher tip
Show the children that understanding the function of the suffix -en (like -ate) will help them to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words, such as gladden or cheapen, by using the phrase 'to make' or 'to become'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What rule is being used when the word 'active' becomes 'activate' when adding the suffix -ate?
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'origin' becomes 'originate' when adding the suffix -ate?
Q3.What word class is the word 'active' in this sentence? 'The active child runs.'
Q4.Match the verbs to the rule they have used when the suffix -ate has been added.
Remove the final vowel, then add the suffix.
Just add the suffix.
No obvious root word.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. This necklace is my prized poseshun.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The teacher wants to help edukayt her pupils.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct word class.
adjective
verb
noun
Q2.Match the verbs to the rule they have used when the suffix -en has been added.
Remove the final vowel, then add the suffix.
Just add the suffix.
Double the consonant, then add the suffix.
No obvious root word.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The cook began to flatin the dough with a rolling pin.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I have no intrest in playing hockey.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Please lissin to me.
Q6.Correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. My favourite subject is histree.
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