Pupil outcome: I can change the meaning of a word by adding the suffixes -er and -est. Key learning points: - -er and "-est" are suffixes that can be used to change the meaning of a root word. - For root words ending in 'y', you can...

Pupil outcome: I can spell common irregular plural nouns that do not follow clear rules. Key learning points: - Regular plurals follow spelling rules. - There are no rules for irregular plurals; you just have to learn them. - Examples of...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -cial and -tial. Key learning points: - It is common to see a ‘c’ or a ‘t’ before the suffix -ial - The /shul/ ending can be spelt -cial or -tial - If the letter before the /shul/...

Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling compound words. Key learning points: - Compound words are words made up of two or more pre-existing words. - The spelling of both words remains the same when the words...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the prefixes de-, re-, sub- and super-. Key learning points: - The prefixes de-, re-, sub- and super- can be added without changing the spelling of the root word. - Spotting a ‘word in a word’ is a...

Pupil outcome: I can correctly form words using the suffixes -ful and -less. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. - The words start with a lead in and finish...

Pupil outcome: I can spell a word in the progressive tense using the suffix -ing. Key learning points: - Adding the suffix -ing turns the verb into the progressive tense. - When the word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix...

Pupil outcome: I can turn nouns from singular to plural by changing 'f' to a 'v' and adding the suffix -es. Key learning points: - For words containing an 'f' change the 'f' to a 'v' and add the suffix -es to turn them into a plural. -...

Pupil outcome: I can turn adjectives and nouns into verbs using the suffix -en. Key learning points: - The suffix -en often turns adjectives and nouns into verbs. - When the root word ends in a consonant, we often just add the suffix. -...

Pupil outcome: I can choose and use spelling strategies to spell curriculum words. Key learning points: - How to spell the curriculum words: pronunciation, explanation and dictionary. - How to spell the curriculum words: disastrous,...

Pupil outcome: I can practise word class test questions. Key learning points: - There are four types of noun: common, proper, collective and abstract. - Nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs build clauses. - Determiners introduce nouns. -...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ed when you just add -ed or remove the ‘e’ and add -ed. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. - -ed is a suffix...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words that use the suffix -al. Key learning points: - The suffix -al is the second most common spelling for the 'l' sound. - If the root word makes sense by itself, it is often likely to have the suffix -al. -...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -ity and -ness. Key learning points: - The suffixes -ity and -ness turns adjectives into abstract nouns. - When a word ends in a consonant, just add the suffix -ity; when it ends in...

Pupil outcome: I can spell a range of words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-. Key learning points: - A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of a word which changes its meaning. - The prefix bi- means ‘two’...

Pupil outcome: I can spell adjectives using the suffix -y. Key learning points: - -y is a suffix that can be used to change some nouns into adjectives. - 'Big letters' is a useful practice strategy. - How to spell the curriculum word:...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffix -tious. Key learning points: - If the root word ends in 'tion', use the suffix -tious. - Exceptions or harder root words include: fictitious. - The suffix -tious generally turns a noun...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -ance and -ancy. Key learning points: - The suffixes -ance and -ancy can create abstract nouns. - The -ance or -ancy spellings may be found after a ‘hard c’ or ‘hard ‘g’. - Words ending...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ed. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. - The past tense of some verbs may sound like they end in 'id', 't'...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the meaning of words by using the prefixes de-, re-, sub- and super-. Key learning points: - A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of a word which creates another word. - The prefixes de-,...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the 'ee' sound spelt 'ie'. Key learning points: - There are many ways to spell the ‘ee’ sound. ‘ee’, ‘ea’ and ‘e-e’ are the most common. - Most words follow the rule: 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'...

Pupil outcome: I can turn nouns from singular to plural when I add the suffix -s or by changing the 'y' to an 'i' and adding the suffix -es. Key learning points: - For some words you can add "-s" to turn into a plural. - For words ending...

Pupil outcome: I can spell a range of words with the prefixes co-, pre-, pro- and sus-. Key learning points: - A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of a word which changes its meaning. - The prefixes co-, com- and con-...

Pupil outcome: I can practise word-level test questions. Key learning points: - A word family is a group of words common in feature, pattern or meaning. Prefixes and suffixes can build word families. - A synonym is a word with the same...