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Spelling words with the suffix -al
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...
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Spelling words with the suffix -able
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 -...
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Spelling words with the suffix -ible
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ible. Key learning points: - The suffixes -ible and -able create adjectives. - Removing the -ible suffix does not usually leave a recognisable root word in English, e.g. visible - vis. -...
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Spelling words with the suffixes -er and -est
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 some root words you can add the suffix...
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Practise and apply spelling words with the suffixes "-less" and "-ful"
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -ful and -less. Key learning points: - The suffixes -ful and -less can be used to change the meaning of a root word. - 'Look, cover, write and check' is a useful practice strategy. -...
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Spelling words with the suffixes -er and -est using alternative rules
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...
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French derived spelling: 'ch' (sh)
Pupil outcome: I can spell the /sh/ sound using the French derived spelling 'ch'. Key learning points: - The /sh/ sound can be spelt 'sh' or 'ch'. - Many words in the English language come from other languages. - Words that contain the...
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Adding the suffix -en to words
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. -...
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Rich vocabulary associated with surprise
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘flabbergasted’, ‘astonished’ and other rich vocabulary associated with surprise. Key learning points: - 'Flabbergasted' is an adjective which means shocked or amazed. - 'Astonished' is an...
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Considering sentence structures in Bilan's 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'
Pupil outcome: I explain and emulate how Bilan uses multiple adjectives, prepositions, and embedded clauses in 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'. Key learning points: - Using two adjectives in front of a noun creates a detailed description. -...
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Using adjectives and semantic fields to plan and write descriptive paragraphs
Pupil outcome: I can create a specific atmosphere by linking vocabulary choices and creating a semantic field. Key learning points: - Descriptive writing is designed create a clear atmosphere for the reader and paint a picture of an...
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Rich vocabulary associated with feeling bad
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘deflated’, ‘envious’ and other rich vocabulary associated with feeling bad. Key learning points: - 'Deflated' is an adjective which means feeling hopeless or let down. - 'Envious' is an...
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Word class revision
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. -...
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Spelling words including the suffix -al
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. -...
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Practise and apply spelling adjectives using the suffix "-y"
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:...
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Spelling words with the suffix -ous and -tious
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...
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Spelling words with the suffixes -ance and -ancy
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...
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Rich vocabulary associated with the water
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘treacherous', ‘murky’ and other rich vocabulary associated with the water. Key learning points: - 'Treacherous' is an adjective which means dangerous or unsafe; like terrifying rapids. -...
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What you are like: 'tu es'
Pupil outcome: I can use 'je suis' and 'tu es' with adjectives to understand a variety of short sentences describing people's traits e.g.' 'anglais' and states, e.g. 'content'. Key learning points: - The sound-symbol correspondences...
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Rich vocabulary associated with the outdoors
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘impenetrable’, ‘barren’ and other rich vocabulary associated with the outdoors. Key learning points: - 'Impenetrable' is an adjective which means dense or inaccessible. - 'Barren' is an...
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Character description of Jack in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
Pupil outcome: I can join two ideas together when describing Jack. Key learning points: - Adjectives can be used to describe a character's appearance and personality, such as 'small, sneaky Jack' - When using two adjectives, a comma is...
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Writing descriptive sentences about a special item based on ‘The Proudest Blue’
Pupil outcome: I can write descriptive sentences about a special item. Key learning points: - The colour blue is referred to repeatedly throughout the story and is part of what makes Asiya's hijab special to her. - The author states what...
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What is it like? Singular verbs like 'dire' and 'prendre', adjectives
Pupil outcome: I can use verbs like 'prendre' and adjectives to describe everyday activities. Key learning points: - [ail/ail] sounds like 'taille'. - 'Dire' has the same ending pattern as sortir/venir, but verbs like 'prendre' are...
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I'm brave! Adjectives ending in -eux, -euse
Pupil outcome: I can use ‘être’ with a range of adjectives ending -eux to describe people’s traits and states. Key learning points: - The sound-symbol correspondence [eu] sounds like the ‘eu’ in ‘deux’ (two). - The silent final consonant...