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Spelling words with the suffixes -ary and -ery

I can spell words using the suffixes -ary and -ery.

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Year 5

Spelling words with the suffixes -ary and -ery

I can spell words using the suffixes -ary and -ery.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The suffixes -ary and -ery can turn some words into nouns.
  2. The ending -ery is more common.
  3. When a word ends in a consonant, just add the suffix.
  4. When a word ends in ‘e’, remove the ‘e’, then add the suffix.
  5. How to spell the curriculum words: February, ordinary, necessary and interest.

Common misconception

Pupils often miss out the 'e' or 'a' in words ending in -ery or -ary, as they are not always clearly pronounced.

Identify the endings -ary and -ery in focus words. Say the words how they are spelt to help emphasise the vowel spellings.

Keywords

  • 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

  • Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing

  • Verb - a doing, being or having word

  • Adjective - describes a noun

Allow pupils to group word cards with the endings -ary and -ery. Ask them to identify what word class the words are or could be. You could extend this to include words ending in -ory too.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the correct spelling of its ending.
Correct Answer:factory,-ory

-ory

Correct Answer:primary,-ary

-ary

Correct Answer:bakery,-ery

-ery

Q2.
Match the word to its definition.
Correct Answer:dictionary,a book that defines and explains words

a book that defines and explains words

Correct Answer:ordinary,common or usual

common or usual

Correct Answer:necessary,something that's needed

something that's needed

Q3.
Match the word to its definition
Correct Answer:bakery,a place that sells baked goods

a place that sells baked goods

Correct Answer:nursery,a place that looks after young children

a place that looks after young children

Correct Answer:machinery,machines are mechanical devices

machines are mechanical devices

Q4.
Match the word to its root word.
Correct Answer:bakery,bake

bake

Correct Answer:machinery,machine

machine

Correct Answer:stationary,station

station

Q5.
Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. She runs a successful bizniss.
Correct Answer: business
Q6.
Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. It is a wonderful opertunitee to visit the museum.
Correct Answer: opportunity

6 Questions

Q1.
What word class is the word in bold in this sentence? Where is the nearest bakery?
adjective
Correct answer: noun
verb
Q2.
Match these words to their root word.
Correct Answer:machine,machinery

machinery

Correct Answer:pot,pottery

pottery

Correct Answer:jewel,jewellery

jewellery

Q3.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I would love to visit an art galry.
Correct Answer: gallery
Q4.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The children stepped out of the nursree.
Correct Answer: nursery
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I go to primree school.
Correct Answer: primary
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. My brother goes to secundree school.
Correct Answer: secondary

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