Adding the suffix -ous to words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix "-ous".
Key learning points
- The suffix -ous often turns nouns into adjectives and often means 'full of'.
- If the root word ends in 'ge', just add -ous.
- If the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e', then add -ous.
- If the root word ends in 'our', change 'our' to 'or', then add -ous.
- How to spell the curriculum words: promise and favourite.
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 root word
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Adjective - describes a noun
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 -ous 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.When the word 'outrage' becomes 'outrageous' what rule is applied?
Q2.When the word 'rigour' becomes 'rigorous' what rule is applied?
Q3.When the word 'continue' becomes 'continuous' what rule is applied?
Q4.When the word 'fury' becomes 'furious' what rule is applied?
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. Yesterday, I thort I saw you on the street.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. What is the purpus of this text?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When the word 'hazard' becomes 'hazardous' what rule is applied?
Q2.When the word 'glamour' becomes 'glamorous' what rule is applied?
Q3.When the word 'adventure' becomes 'adventurous' what rule is applied?
Q4.Match the words to the rules that apply when the suffix -ous is added.
Just add -ous.
Remove the ‘e’, add -ous.
Remove the ‘y’, add -ious.
Change ‘our’ to ‘or’, add -ous.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in this sentence. I promiss to go to bed straight away.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence. Chocolate is my fayvrit flavour of icecream.
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