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Using the suffixes -cial and -tial

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -cial and -tial using spelling rules and exceptions. 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. -...
Instructional Video24:30
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Practise and apply turning nouns from singular to plural

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise turning words from singular to plural. Key learning points: - -s is a suffix that can turn a singular noun into a plural. - -es is a suffix that can turn a singular noun into a...
Instructional Video21:24
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Adding the suffix -al

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -al. Key learning points: - The suffix -al often turns nouns into adjectives. - When the root word ends in ‘e’, remove the ‘e’ and add the suffix. - There are many ways to represent the...
Instructional Video23:09
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Creating nouns with the suffixes -tion, -ity and -ness

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can recognise and use nouns ending in -tion, -ity and -ness. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning and sometimes wordclass. - The suffixes -tion,...
Instructional Video23:18
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Using the suffix -tion to represent /shun/

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -tion Key learning points: - If the word ends in a consonant, generally just add "-tion"; this is the best bet for the "shun" sound. - If the word ends in "t", remove the "t" and add...
Instructional Video21:31
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Spelling words with the spellings -le, -el and -il

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words that use the spellings -le, -el and -il. Key learning points: - The spelling -le is the most common spelling out of the suffixes -le, -el, -al and -il. - The spelling -le often forms letter strings: -cle,...
Instructional Video24:38
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Using and spelling suffixes: -ment and -ness

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -ment and -ness. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. - If the suffix starts with a consonant letter, it is...
Instructional Video22:56
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Generating phrases for a persuasive advert

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can develop persuasive phrases using exaggeration. Key learning points: - Exaggeration is a key feature of persuasive adverts. - Comparatives and superlatives are techniques used to exaggerate and persuade. -...
Instructional Video23:21
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Suffixes: -y and -ly

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can correctly form words using the suffixes -y and -ly. 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 with a...
Instructional Video18:50
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Making plurals using the suffixes -s and -ies

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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: - Adding -s or -es to a noun creates a plural. - If the word ends in a...
Instructional Video24:17
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Adding the suffix -ary

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ary. Key learning points: - 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...
Instructional Video21:39
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Spelling words with the -ible suffix

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffix -ible and -ibly. Key learning points: - The suffix -ible is common if a complete root word cannot be heard before it, e.g. legible, invincible. - If there is an obvious root, the suffix...
Instructional Video24:07
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Practise and apply turning nouns from singular to plural using the suffix "-es"

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise turning words from singular to plural. Key learning points: - -es is a suffix that can turn a singular noun into a plural. - Using the strategy 'pyramid letters' is a useful...
Instructional Video21:10
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Spelling words with the suffix -al

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -al and write them in sentences. Key learning points: - The suffix -al often turns nouns into adjectives. - When the root word ends in a consonant, just add the suffix. - When the root...
Instructional Video21:44
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The /shun/ suffixes, including -cian

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -cian. Key learning points: - The /shun/ suffix can be spelt -tion, -sion, -ssion or -cian. - Words ending in the suffix -cian are nouns and a profession. - Words spelt with -cian often...
Instructional Video21:55
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Spelling words with the comparative suffix -er

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the comparative suffix -er. Key learning points: - If the root word ends in 'y', remove the 'y' and add -ier. - If the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add -er. - If...
Instructional Video23:13
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Changing nouns from singular to plural using the suffix "-es"

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can turn nouns from singular to plural when I add the suffix -es to words ending in 'sh', 'ch', 'ss' and 'x'. Key learning points: - For words ending in "sh", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural. - For words...
Instructional Video18:57
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Using the suffix -ness

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ness. Key learning points: - The suffix -ness turns adjectives into abstract nouns. - For most words, just add the suffix -ness. - When a word ends in ‘y’, replace the ‘y’ with ‘i’, then...
Instructional Video22:31
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All of the /shun/ suffixes, including -tion, -cian, -sion and -ssion

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using all the /shun/ suffixes. Key learning points: - The most common spelling of the /shun/ suffix is -tion and these words often have a root word ending in ‘t’ or ‘te’. - Words spelt with -sion often...
Instructional Video22:37
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Spelling words with the suffix -able

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -able. Key learning points: - Most words in English with the -able or -ible suffix will use -able. - Removing the -able suffix generally leaves a recognisable word, e.g. agreeable -...
Instructional Video21:56
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Spelling words with the suffix -ant

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ant. Key learning points: - Words that end with suffixes -ant and -ent can sound like ‘unt’ when we speak. - The -ant spelling may be found after a ‘hard c’ or ‘hard ‘g’. - Words ending...
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Spelling words with the superlative suffix -est

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the superlative suffix -est. Key learning points: - If the root word ends in 'y', remove the 'y' and add -iest. - If the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add -est. -...
Instructional Video20:36
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Using and applying the suffixes -cial and -tial

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffixes -cial and -tial using spelling rules and exceptions. Key learning points: - The suffix -cial is common after a vowel letter. - The suffix -tial is common after a consonant letter. -...
Instructional Video21:46
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Spelling words with the suffixes -cial and -tial

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffix -cial and -tial. Key learning points: - It is common to see a ‘c’ or a ‘t’ before the suffix -ial. - Words ending in the suffix -cial or -tial are generally adjectives. - The suffix -cial...