Using and applying all the rules for the suffix -ous
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell a range of words using the suffix -ous.
Key learning points
- There are four spelling rules when adding -ous to a root word.
- Some words ending in -ous do not have a root word we recognise.
- When you hear the ‘ee’ sound before -ous, the most likely spelling is an ‘i’, but it is sometimes an ‘e’.
- How to spell the curriculum words: guard, exercise and decide.
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
Pronunciation - the way in which a word is spoken
Adjective - describes a noun
Common misconception
Pupils may not know or understand the meaning of many words encountered in the lesson.
Put all unfamiliar vocabulary into simple sentences to expose children to the meaning. Make links to root words where possible.
Teacher tip
You can set the words for children to practise independently based on your knowledge or allow them to select themselves. Help them to identify independent practice strategies which are efficient and effective.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these words to their root words.
courage
no obvious root word
envy
Q2.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.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I felt furyus that day and I didn't like it.'
Q4.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: 'She is a curyus child.'
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I dug up erth from the ground.'
Q6.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: 'Which groop of children did you play with?'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these words to their root words.
glamour
fury
no obvious word root
Q2.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: 'It was obvyus who broke the pencil.'
Q3.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'This blanket is very luxuryus.'
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I felt nurvus before the test.'
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'The gard marched in front of the palace.'
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'It is important to exsersize regularly.'
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