Practise and apply spelling adverbs using the suffix "-ly"
I can spell adverbs using the suffix -ly.
Practise and apply spelling adverbs using the suffix "-ly"
I can spell adverbs using the suffix -ly.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- -ly is a suffix that can be used to create adverbs.
- 'Colour blocks' is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum words: eight and weight.
- There are four key rules for spelling using the suffix -ly.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Adverb - describes a verb
Adjective - describes a noun
Verb - a doing or being word
Common misconception
Pupils confuse the spellings of homophones: eight and ate, weight and wait.
When you review the spellings of these words, ensure to identify that they are homophones and suggest ways to remember which is which.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Just add -ly.
Remove the ‘e’, add -ly.
Remove the ‘y’, add -ily.
Add -ally.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Just add -ly.
Remove the ‘e’, add -ly.
Remove the ‘y’, add -ily.
Add -ally.