Suffixes, etymology and homophones
Maxay tahay, maxayse hadda
In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions associated with more suffixes like -ic, -ary and -ery. Pupils learn how the spelling of a word can relate to its etymological origin and its meaning. They also complete further investigations of compound words.
Aqoonta hore loo baahan yahay
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Suffixes, etymology and homophones
In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions associated with more suffixes like -ic, -ary and -ery. Pupils learn how the spelling of a word can relate to its etymological origin and its meaning. They also complete further investigations of compound words.
12 cashar- French derived spelling: 'ch' (sh)
- Spelling homophones
- French-derived spellings: 'gue' (g) and 'que' (k)
- Investigating compound words
- Adding the suffix -ic
- Adding the suffix -ary
- Doubling the consonant in polysyllabic words
- Spelling further compound words
- Applying the suffix -ic
- Investigating homophones
- Adding the suffix -ery
- Practise and apply doubling the consonant in contrasting words