Learn Spelling Rules: Adding A Prefix And A Suffix - Activity Pack (2)

The Activity Pack titled "Learn Spelling Rules: Adding A Prefix And A Suffix" is designed for children aged 7 to 11 and provides an engaging way to understand how root words are affected by the addition of suffixes. Challenge 11 highlights a key spelling rule: in most instances, the root word remains unchanged when a suffix such as 'ly' is added. For example, 'beautiful' becomes 'beautifully' without altering the base word. The character Zoggy introduces this concept to young learners, using examples and exercises to reinforce the rule.

The pack includes a variety of exercises where students are encouraged to match suffixes like 'less', 'ly', 'ness', 'ed', 'ful', 'ing', and 'able' to root words, sometimes requiring the dropping of letters. For instance, 'use' can become 'useful', and 'care' can become 'careful', demonstrating the application of the rule. Additionally, the pack teaches the 'doubling rule' for short words, where a double consonant is used, as seen in 'dipping' and 'slimming', while long words retain a single consonant. The activity also includes a revision section with the 'read, copy, cover, and spell' method, helping students to memorise the spelling of more complex words. To conclude, the pack provides a test to assess understanding, highlighting exceptions to the rules and the nuances of English spelling, such as the stress in 'stopping' and the single consonant in 'marketing'.