Year 4 - English
French derived spelling: 'ch' (sh)
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 the /sh/ sound using the French derived spelling 'ch'.
Key Notes
- The /sh/ sound can be spelt 'sh' or 'ch'.
- Many words in the English language come from other languages.
- Words that contain the /sh/ sound spelt 'ch' often come from the French language.
- How to spell the curriculum words: certain, important and woman.
Vocabulary To Learn
- definition: a clear and precise explanation of the meaning of a word or term
- adjective: describes a noun
- noun: a naming word for a person, place or thing
- origin: the source or beginning of something like the place, time or history of a word or idea
- etymology: the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils will be more familiar with the 'sh' digraph so may spell words containing 'ch' incorrectly.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The /sh/ sound can be spelt 'sh' or 'ch'. Many words in the English language come from other languages.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'definition'
a clear and precise explanation of the meaning of a word or term.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils will be more familiar with the 'sh' digraph so may spell words containing 'ch' incorrectly. Correction: Talk about the origin of words drawing links between spellings containing the 'ch' spelling sounding like the /sh/ sound.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Adding the suffix -ary Study Guide
- 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 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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