Practise and apply spelling -er and -est words with alternative rules
I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling words using the suffixes -er and -est.
Practise and apply spelling -er and -est words with alternative rules
I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling words using the suffixes -er and -est.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- -er and -est are suffixes that can be used to change the meaning of a root word.
- 'Colour blocks' is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum word: difficult.
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
Adjective - describes a noun
Vowel - a speech sound produced with an open mouth
Consonant - a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate
Common misconception
Remind pupils to use the root word to help them spell the new word created by adding the suffix.
Ensure pupils have a good understanding of the vocabulary. If they do not know the root word, they will find it harder to spell. Use images.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Just add -er or -est.
Remove the 'e' and add -er or -est.
Remove the 'y' and add -ier or -iest.
Double the consonant after a short vowel, then add -est.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Just add -er or -est.
Remove the 'e', add -er or -est.
Remove the 'y', add -ier or -iest.
Double the consonant and add -er or -est.