Using and spelling suffixes: -er
I can spell words using the suffix -er.
Using and spelling suffixes: -er
I can spell words using the suffix -er.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- Adding '-er' creates an extra syllable to the word.
- If the adjective ends in two consonant letters, the ending is simply added on.
- If the root word ends in a consonant + 'y', the 'y' is changed to 'i' before the suffix is added.
- If the root word ends in a consonant + 'e', the 'e' is removed before the suffix is added.
Keywords
Adjective - describes a noun
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Syllable - a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound
Consonant - a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Common misconception
Pupils may not see the connections between words with the same root and mis-spell them.
Encourage pupils to use the root word when spelling the new word. 'Happy' is connected to 'happier'. They both have a double 'p'.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Just add -ed.
Remove the ‘y’ and add -ied.
Remove the ‘e’ and add -ed.
Double the consonant and add -ed.