Spelling - adding er and est

An engaging lesson on spelling focuses on the addition of '-er' and '-est' to adjectives to form comparatives and superlatives. The lesson begins with an introduction to adjectives as words that describe something, followed by an explanation of how adding '-er' to an adjective allows for comparison between two items using 'than', while '-est' turns an adjective into a superlative, indicating the highest degree within a group. The lesson includes activities where children read words and circle the adjectives, add the correct suffix to root words, and choose the appropriate adjective for sentences. To assist in understanding, syllables are also explained, showing that adding these suffixes introduces an extra syllable to the word.

Interactive elements of the lesson include activities where children identify hidden adjectives and complete sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form. A caterpillar game encourages students to spell words with their new suffixes correctly, providing a fun way to reinforce learning. The lesson wraps up with a spell check where students can self-assess their ability to spell taller, tallest, higher, highest, and other similar words. Printable activities and a reminder for homework ensure that students have ample opportunity to practise their new spelling skills. The lesson is designed to be dynamic and collaborative, with a bingo game rounding off the learning experience.