Suffixes: -er and -est
I can correctly form words using the suffixes -er and -est.
Suffixes: -er and -est
I can correctly form words using the suffixes -er and -est.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- The words start with a lead in and finish with a lead out.
- The pencil does not lift when forming the join, only after to add the cross to a t or a dot to an i or a j.
- There are four cursive joins.
- The join used depends on which letter is joining to which letter within a letter string.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or a group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
Join - how the letters are connected together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Lead in - the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Common misconception
The lead out for the letter r can be challenging for children.
When introducing the suffix -er and its formation, take time to allow the students to investigate and practise the 'dip down' for the lead out.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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