Year 6 - English
Revising spelling patterns linked to suffixes
Review and revision of all taught spelling
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils review and revise the full range of spelling content learnt across KS2, including spelling patterns linked to suffixes, sounds and etymology, in preparation for the end of KS2 testing.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to spell words following a wide range of rules and patterns for adding suffixes.
Key Notes
- Many suffixes follow the same or similar spelling rules to create generalised rules, but there are always exceptions.
- The suffixes -ed and -ing change the tense of a word.
- The suffixes -s and -es change a noun from singular to plural.
- The suffixes -en, -ate, -ise and -ify often turn adjectives and nouns into verbs.
- The suffixes -al, -ic, -ful and -less create adjectives.
Vocabulary To Learn
- suffix: a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
- root word: the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
- exception: a case or situation that does not follow the usual or expected rule or pattern
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils new to school may have missed or not secured prior learning, so will struggle to access the review lessons.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Many suffixes follow the same or similar spelling rules to create generalised rules, but there are always exceptions. The suffixes -ed and -ing change the tense of a word.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'suffix'
a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils new to school may have missed or not secured prior learning, so will struggle to access the review lessons. Correction: Ensure you have a grasp on the coverage of the spelling content. Depending on your pupils' acquisition of spelling, you may wish to use these lessons as a basis for re-teaching or reviewing prior learning. Use the starter quiz to inform planning.
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