In this objective, children will learn how to add the suffixes -er and -or to bases Over four 20-minute lessons, they will:
- Learn that suffixes -er and -or turn verbs into nouns, typically meaning “one who or something that”
- Revisit previously taught suffixing rules
- Add suffix -er to a range of bases to form new words
- Add suffix -s-es to make plural nouns with stems ending in suffix -er
- Learn why some words need to take suffix -or
- Reinforce learning with practical games.
Resources included:
- Editable PowerPoint covering 4 lessons (20 minutes each)
- Teacher guidance with optional activities
- Supporting worksheets
- A range of practical activities including charades and a class relay game
- Two fluency activities (with answers)
- A reasoning activity (with answers)
– editable google slides presentation