Spelling words with the suffix "-ed"
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -ed when you just add -ed or remove the ‘e’ and add -ed.
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- -ed is a suffix that can be used to create the past tense.
- Some root words just add -ed to create the past tense.
- Some root words lose the final e and add the suffix -ed to create the past tense.
- How to spell the curriculum word: circle.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Past tense - shows that the action happened before now
Verb - a doing or being word
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Common misconception
Children can spell past tense verbs how they sound, ending them with 't', 'd' or 'id'.
Explicitly discuss the examples of words where the ending sounds different and remind pupils that the spelling is still -ed.
Teacher tip
Ensure pupils understand and can use all vocabulary introduced in the lesson. If the pupils can't say it, then they won't be able to spell it. Remember to refer back to pupils' phonics learning in line with your school's SSP to support spelling of root words (e.g. rhymes, visuals, rules).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the suffixes.
Q2.Select all the words containing the suffix -ed.
Q3.Match the words ending with the suffix -ed to their root words.
played
stopped
cried
smiled
Q4.Which sentences are in the past tense?
Q5.Match the present tense verbs with their past tense verbs.
played
smiled
went
hopped
Q6.Where is a suffix found in a word?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which tense is the following sentence in? 'She walked to the park.'
Q2.When do we 'just add -ed' when using the suffix -ed?
Q3.When do we 'remove the 'e', then add -ed' when using the suffix -ed?
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'He clozd the door behind him.'
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I helpt to clear the table.'
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'The sun is the shape of a surcel.'
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