Using the suffix -ing to form the progressive tense
I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the suffix -ing.
Using the suffix -ing to form the progressive tense
I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the suffix -ing.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- If the root word contains a short vowel sound, double the consonant and add the suffix -ing.
- If the root word ends in 'y', just add the suffix -ing.
- If the root word is a verb that ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ing.
- There are specific rules for words containing the stressed or unstressed 'fer' spelling.
- How to spell the curriculum words: appreciate, curiosity.
Common misconception
Many pupils misspell words with multiple syllables when choosing to double or not double the consonant.
Start off with simple examples of the rule, using single syllable words with short vowels to secure the doubling first, before moving on to multisyllabic words. Focus on the most commonly used words first.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Progressive tense - denotes ongoing action
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Vowel sound - the specific sound produced by a vowel when pronounced
Stressed - an emphasised sound
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
crying
making
giving
studying
Just add -ed.
Remove the ‘y’ and add -ied.
Remove the ‘e’ and add -ed.
Double the consonant and add -ed.
matching
walking
hurrying
smiling