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Using the suffix "-ing" to make the present and past tenses
Pupil outcome: I can spell a word in the present or past tense using the suffix -ing. Key learning points: - Adding the -ing suffix turns the verb into the progressive tense. - The progressive tense makes use of an auxiliary verb with...
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Spelling words with the suffix "-ing"
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ing when you add -ing or remove the 'e' and add -ing. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. - Adding "-ing"...
Curated Video
Using and spelling suffixes: -ing
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ing. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. - Adding '-ing' creates an extra syllable to the word. - If the root...
Curated Video
Understanding Root Words and Affixes
In this video, we learn all about root words and affixes. Root words are basic verbs, like COOK or JUMP. Affixes are the little parts of words that we add to root words to change their meaning. For example -ing or -ed are affixes we can...
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Adding the suffix -ing to verbs
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...
Curated Video
Spelling words with the suffix "-ing", using alternative rules
Pupil outcome: I can learn new rules to spell words when adding the suffix -ing. Key learning points: - When -ing is added to the end of a word, it can show the past tense or the present tense. - If the root word has a short vowel and a...
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Applying all of the rules for the suffix "-ing"
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the -ing suffix. Key learning points: - When -ing is added to the end of a word, it can show the past tense or the present tense. - Using the strategy "big letters" is a useful practice strategy. -...
Curated Video
Ending Rules: Doubling, drop -e, y to i
When we add suffixes to certain words, there are some important rules to know. In this video we learn about doubling the final consonant, dropping the e before adding a suffix, and changing the y to i before adding a suffix.
Curated Video
Revising spelling patterns linked to suffixes
Pupil outcome: I can spell words following a wide range of rules and patterns for adding suffixes. Key learning points: - Many suffixes follow the same or similar spelling rules to create generalised rules, but there are always...
Curated Video
Adding Absolute Phrases to Enhance Descriptive Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use absolute phrases to enhance their writing by focusing the reader's attention on specific images. The teacher provides examples and guides students in adding absolute phrases to...
Curated Video
Doubling the Final Consonant | Spelling Rules
Learn when to double the final consonant before adding the suffix ‘ed’ or ‘ing’ with the 1:1:1 spelling rule. Note: If the word has more than one syllable and the last syllable is stressed, follow the 1:1:1 rule.
Wonderscape
Understanding Progressive Verb Tenses for Clear Communication
This program meets Common Core 4th grade language standards, as it introduces, defines and explores when and how to use modal auxiliaries. All of the main modal verbs are presented and examined for proper usage. Detailed graphics,...
Curated Video
Spelling further words with the suffix -ing
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 vowel sound is short with only one consonant after it,...
Curated Video
4 Most Common Suffixes
Suffixes are letters or groups of letters at the end of words. It's important to know suffixes to be able to understand the meaning of words. Four of the most common prefixes are -ed, -ing, -ly, and -s,-es. This video teaches about each...
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Suffixes {Review}
Practice 12 common suffixes by going through their meaning and word examples.
eSpark Learning
E Spark Learning: Inflectional Endings
This video introduces kids to how adding different endings to a word can change the meaning of that word. Many examples of inflectional endings are provided. [2:59]