Year 4 - English
Adding the suffix -ic
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 -ic.
Key Notes
- The suffix -ic often turns nouns into adjectives.
- When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ic.
- When the root word ends in 'y', remove the 'y' and add the suffix -ic.
- When the root word does not end in 'e' or 'y', just add the suffix -ic.
- How to spell the curriculum words: sentence, experiment and question.
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
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils will be used to the 'ck' representing the 'c' phoneme when at the end of the word.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The suffix -ic often turns nouns into adjectives. When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ic.
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: Pupils will be used to the 'ck' representing the 'c' phoneme when at the end of the word. Correction: Explain that in most words where the 'c' is at the end, it is represented as 'ck'. As this is a suffix, it doesn't follow usual rules.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Adding the suffix -ary Study Guide
- Adding the suffix -ery 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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