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.

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In this lesson, you can learn about English spelling rules, and see some of the most common spelling mistakes that English learners make.

In this lesson, you’ll see four of the most useful rules that can help you to...

Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling patterns using the letter string ‘fer’. Key learning points: - When adding suffixes to words ending in ‘fer’, the ‘r’ is doubled if the –fer is still stressed. - The ‘r’ is not doubled if the ‘fer’ is...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words that sound the same (homophones). Key learning points: - Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings are called homophones. - We can use the context of a sentence to...

Material covered:'Full' at the end of a word,'i' before 'e' rule with a twist<br/>
,Adding 's' to words ending 'f' or 'fe,Ways to spell the 'ij' sound,Words ending 'cial' or 'tial'

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ed when you change the 'y' to an 'i' or double the consonant. 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...

Let's explore the differences between British English vs American English spelling. I will explore the rules and show a number of examples.

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...

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...

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. -...

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 adverbs using the suffix -ly. Key learning points: - -ly is a suffix that can be used to create adverbs. - 'Colour blocks' is a useful practice strategy. - How to spell the curriculum words: eight and weight. -...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using all the /shun/ suffixes. Key learning points: - If the word is a profession, the noun will generally end in "-cian". - If the root word ends in "ss" or "mit", remove the "ss" or "t" and add...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -sion. Key learning points: - Words ending in the suffix -sion are nouns. - The suffix -sion sometimes makes the sound /zhun/ like ‘division’. - Words spelt with -sion often have a root...

Find out how things in everyday life can help you with spelling from children's eyes exploding to grandad's false teeth... Material covered: Door & floor Were Question Buy Tie The sound 'i' at the end of a word

Oxygen is pretty dang amazing! Some of the most intensely studied functional groups in organic chemistry have oxygen atoms. In this episode of Crash Course Organic Chemistry, we're building on the last episode's discussion of...

Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the suffix -ed. Key learning points: - If the root word contains a short vowel sound, double the consonant and add the suffix -ed. - If the root word ends in 'y', remove the...

Material covered: Beginning Exaggerate Exercise Aggressive Address Interrupt Perseverance

Material covered:Beginning,Exaggerate,Exercise,Aggressive,Address,Interrupt<br/>
,Perseverance

Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the suffix -ing. Key learning points: - If the root word contains a short vowel sound, double the consonant and add the suffix -ing. - If the root word ends in 'y', just add...

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...