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Practise and apply spelling words ending in "-sure" and "-ture"

Prefixes, homonyms and homophones

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions associated with prefixes meaning 'not', like dis-, non-, mis- and un-, as well as the spelling of homophones, homonyms and some compound words.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use a range of strategies to practise spelling words ending in -sure and -ture.

Key Notes

  • The pronunciation of a word helps to identify if it is spelt with -sure or -ture.
  • The -ture ending to a word can be confused with a root word ending in '(t)ch+er', such as 'teacher' or 'richer'.
  • 'Colour blocking' is a useful practice strategy.
  • How to spell the curriculum word: grammar.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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
  • pronunciation: the way in which a word is spoken

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All words with a suffix will have a recognisable root word.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The pronunciation of a word helps to identify if it is spelt with -sure or -ture. The -ture ending to a word can be confused with a root word ending in '(t)ch+er', such as 'teacher' or 'richer'.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'suffix'

a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: All words with a suffix will have a recognisable root word. Correction: Show that not all words with suffixes or common word endings will necessarily have a root word that we can recognise.

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