Spelling further words with the suffix -ing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell a word in the progressive tense using the suffix -ing.
Key learning points
- Adding the suffix -ing turns the verb into the progressive tense.
- When the vowel sound is short with only one consonant after it, double the consonant and add the suffix -ing.
- When the vowel sound is short with more than one consonant after the vowel sound, just add the suffix -ing.
- How to spell the curriculum words: though, although and through.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Short vowel sound - a vowel sound that sounds short when spoken, like 'a' in 'cat' or the 'o' sound in 'hot'
Consonant - a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate
Common misconception
Pupils often miss the double letters in the middle of words that have a suffix.
Drawing attention to the patterns of how words are spelt when suffixes are added will help them to remember the double letter.
Teacher tip
Use images to support the visualisation of words and to help remember the dictated sentence.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What rule is being used when the word 'bake' becomes 'baking' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'carry' becomes 'carrying' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q3.Match the root words to the corresponding verbs with the suffix -ing.
trying
giving
baking
studying
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. Izzy was enjoing the scrumptious cake.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. I am tayking my boots with me.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. He used all the strenth he could muster.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What rule is being used when the word 'refer' becomes 'referring' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'hug' becomes 'hugging' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q3.What rule is being used when the word 'walk' becomes 'walking' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q4.What rule is being used when the word 'tremble' becomes 'trembling' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q5.Match the verbs to the rule they use when the suffix -ing is added.
Just add -ing.
Remove the 'e' and add -ing.
Double the consonant and add -ing.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. I feel chilly althow the weather is warm.
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