Year 4 - English
Adding the suffix -ary
Suffixes, etymology and homophones
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions associated with more suffixes like -ic, -ary and -ery. Pupils learn how the spelling of a word can relate to its etymological origin and its meaning. They also complete further investigations of compound words.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to spell words using the suffix -ary.
Key Notes
- The suffix -ary often turns words into nouns or adjectives.
- Some words end in -ary with no clear root word.
- Thinking about word families can help with understanding meanings and spelling.
- When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ary.
- How to spell the curriculum words: believe, complete and guide.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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
- word family: a group of words common in feature, pattern or meaning.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may not understand the difference on where you can and cannot find a root word.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The suffix -ary often turns words into nouns or adjectives. Some words end in -ary with no clear root word.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'noun'
a naming word for a person, place or thing.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may not understand the difference on where you can and cannot find a root word. Correction: Show examples of where an obvious root word can support spelling. Words without an obvious root word need to be practised.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Adding the suffix -ery Study Guide
- Adding the suffix -ic Study Guide
- Applying the suffix -ic Study Guide
- Doubling the consonant in polysyllabic words Study Guide
- French derived spelling: 'ch' (sh) Study Guide
- French-derived spellings: 'gue' (g) and 'que' (k) Study Guide
- Investigating compound words Study Guide
- Investigating homophones Study Guide
- Practise and apply doubling the consonant in contrasting words Study Guide
- Spelling further compound words Study Guide
- Spelling homophones Study Guide
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