Common Word Endings - PowerPoint

The English language is full of patterns, and recognising common word endings can significantly improve spelling skills. A PowerPoint presentation from an educational resource focuses on this aspect of English spelling, specifically targeting the endings 'ar', 'er', 'or', 'our', 're', 'ure', and 'ur'. By learning these common endings, students can enhance their ability to spell a wide array of words correctly. For example, words like 'adventure', 'treasure', and 'failure' all share similar sounds at the end, yet they are spelled differently. The objective of the lesson is to help students memorise the spellings of words with these endings, as there are no definitive rules to guide them.

The PowerPoint includes various tasks to reinforce learning. One activity involves filling in the blanks to complete words with either 'our' or 'ure', such as 'Col___' for 'Colour' or 'Nat___' for 'Nature'. Another task asks students to use these words to complete definitions, aiding in both vocabulary development and context understanding. Additionally, the presentation prompts students to think of more words with the given endings and provides examples such as 'calendar' for '-ar', 'miner' for '-er', and 'actor' for '-or'. These exercises not only help in recognising word patterns but also encourage the use of dictionaries or the internet for further research, promoting independent learning and inquiry.