Using the suffix -ous
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can add the suffix -ous to root words.
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: thought, purpose and suppose.
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 do not know the associated root words.
Ensure children understand the meaning of all root words used with the suffix -ous and practise saying them in sentences.
Teacher tip
When looking at the curriculum words, there is no right or wrong about what children notice. Help them to identify what they think is interesting or difficult about the spelling, in order to help them learn it for the future.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the suffix below.
-en
-ify
-ing
-ed
Q2.What word class is the word nervous in this sentence? The nervous girl tiptoed through the door.
Q3.What rules are applied when adding the suffix -ed to these words?
remove the 'e', add -ed
remove the 'y', add -ied
just add -ed
Q4.What word class is the word adventure in this sentence? The knight was ready for an adventure.
Q5.Match the word to its definition.
a harmful substance that can make you sick or cause death
a very tall hill
risk of harm or injury
Q6.Match the word to its definition.
something that's not known or understood
winning or being the best at something
very strong anger
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When the word 'courage' becomes 'courageous' what rule is applied?
Q2.When the word 'humour' becomes 'humorous' what rule is applied?
Q3.When the word 'fame' becomes 'famous' what rule is applied?
Q4.When the word 'vary' becomes 'various' what rule is applied?
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence. Yesterday, I thort the answer was four.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence. The purpus of this text is to inform the reader about animals.
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