Applying all of the rules for the suffix "-ing"
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the -ing suffix.
Key learning points
- When -ing is added to the end of a word, it can show the past tense or the present tense.
- Using the strategy "big letters" is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum word: history.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
Past tense - tells the reader the action happened before now
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Verb - a doing or being word
Present tense - tells the reader the action is happening now
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 'control' becomes 'controlling' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'smile' becomes 'smiling' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q3.What rule is being used when the word 'worry' becomes 'worrying' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q4.Match the verbs to the rule they use when the suffix -ing is added.
Keep the 'y' and add -ing.
Remove the 'e' and add -ing.
Double the consonant and add -ing.
Just add -ing
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'They are planing to go camping.'
Q6.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'She is hurying because she is late.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What rule is being used when the word 'prefer' becomes 'preferring' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q2.What rule is being used when the word 'jog' becomes 'jogging' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q3.What rule is being used when the word 'walk' becomes 'walking' when adding the suffix -ing?
Q4.Match the verbs to the rule they use when the suffix -ing is added.
Just add -ing.
Keep the 'y' and add -ing.
Remove the 'e' and add -ing.
Double the consonant and add -ing.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I love studying the histry of cars.'
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'She was dansing all night.'
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