Adding the suffix -ery
I can spell words using the suffix -ery.
Adding the suffix -ery
I can spell words using the suffix -ery.
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.
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.
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
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
hope
kind
hero
compliment
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-ary
-ment
-ness
common noun
proper noun
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