Suffixes
Apply suffix spelling rules that require changes to the root word: dropping final -e before vowel suffixes, changing -y to -i, doubling final consonants in short-vowel words; use suffixes -ment, -ness, -ful, -less, -ly
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning more advanced spelling rules, including how to add suffixes that change the root word, use apostrophes correctly in contractions and possessives, and spell words with alternative letter patterns for familiar sounds.
Evidence of understanding
- Spell 'hoping' (drop e), 'cried' (y to i), 'running' (double consonant) applying the correct rule
- Add -ful, -less, -ness, -ly correctly: 'careful', 'hopeless', 'sadness', 'slowly'
- Identify which suffix rule to apply to a given root word and explain why
Assessment prompt
When Suffixes adds an ending like "-ing" or "-ed" to a word, do they know when to drop a silent "e," double the last letter, or change a "y" to an "i" — for example, "running," "baked," or "happily"?
Standards alignment
L.1.2d
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 1
Add suffixes
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Adding –es to words ending in –y
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Adding suffixes to words ending in –y
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Adding suffixes to words ending in –e
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Doubling consonants before suffixes
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Suffixes: –ment, –ness, –ful, –less, –ly
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1