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Adding the suffix -ery
I can spell words using the suffix -ery.
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Adding the suffix -ery
I can spell words using the suffix -ery.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The suffix -ery often turns words into nouns.
- When the root word is obvious, the suffix -ery is often used.
- When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ery.
- How to spell the curriculum words: regular, calendar and continue.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Adjective - describes a noun
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Common misconception
Children may think words such as 'feathery' have the -ery suffix.
Reinforce that most words ending in -ery have a root word. Encourage children to spot the root word before the -ery.
Where possible, choose words that follow the rules so as not to confuse pupils too much. Ensure they have a good understanding of the word's meaning first. If they don't understand it, they will not be able to spell it.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the words to their roots.
hope
kind
hero
compliment
Q2.
Select the nouns.
hopped
hid
Q3.
Match the word to the suffix it contains.
-ic
-ary
-ment
-ness
Q4.
Select the noun from this sentence: The joyful child sang loudly.
joyful
sang
loudly
Q5.
Match the noun to the noun type.
common noun
proper noun
abstract noun
Q6.
Write the new word created by adding the suffix -ness to kind.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What type of noun is the word 'bravery'?
common noun
proper noun
Q2.
What type of noun is the word 'bakery'?
proper noun
abstract noun
Q3.
When the word 'mock' becomes 'mockery' what rule is applied?
Remove the 'e', then add -ery.
Q4.
When the word 'nurse' becomes 'nursery' what rule is applied?
Just add -ery.
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: She was a reguler customer at the shop.
regulir
regoolar
regyoolar
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Turn left and then continew for one mile.
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