Prior to this objective, teachers should assess the -s, -es, and -y suffixes using the provided materials. If children have secured these and the suffix -ous from Y3, proceed to the -ous, -ious and -eous suffix objective for Y4; otherwise, revisit appropriate resources for additional support. 
Over five 20-minute lessons, children will:

·      Review Y3 objectives for base word spellings for -ous
 
·      Explore bound base words using the suffix –ous, -ious, -eous
 
·      Be introduced to the etymology of some root words with bound bases
 
·      Identify words that do not follow the typical spelling rules
 
·      Learn how to apply the suffix for words ending in the spelling pattern ‘our’
 

 Be informally assessed on correct suffix application 

·      Learn words that have the suffix -ious and -eous
 
·      Reinforce learning with practical games
   Resources Included:
 
o   Editable PowerPoint covering 5 lessons (20 minutes each)
o   Teacher guidance with optional activities
o   Supporting worksheets
o   A range of practical activities including; adjective and symbol activity, folding cards, rule sorting activity, word origin game and a whole class practical activity
o   2 fluency activities (with answers)
o   1 reasoning activity (with answers)
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