a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word

a group of letters that are written together in a word

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

Suffixes: -y and -ly

English

In this unit, pupils  apply their knowledge and skills through a focus on suffixes, prefixes and other word endings. In 'Building Fluency in silent letters, homophones, and common exception words', pupils practise their handwriting with a focus on increasing legibility, consistency and quality. 

In 'The four joins', pupils built on their joined up handwriting skills, focusing on the formation of the four joins, size and orientation.  In this unit, pupils  apply their knowledge and skills through a focus on suffixes, prefixes and other word endings. 

Letter strings

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

a group of letters that are written together in a word.

letters connected together with a piece of string.

a letter or group of letters at the beginning of a word, creating another word.

a letter or group of letters in the middle of a word, creating another word.

a letter or group of letters at the end of a word, creating another word.

Select the correct formation of the third join.

Select the correct formations of the fourth join.

from the x-height line to the x-height line

from the x-height line to the ascender line

Match the description with the correct join number.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Suffixes: -y and -ly

Lesson outcome

Content guidance