In this objective, children will learn how to add the suffix -ate to bases and stems. Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:

Add the suffix -ate to bases and stems to create new words that can function as verbs and nouns
Recap the spelling rules for adding a vowel suffix to a base or stem
Solve word sums
Use matrices to explore a range of words
Review learning of previous affixes
Reinforce learning with practical games

Resources included:

Editable PowerPoint covering 3 lessons (20 minutes each)
Teacher guidance with optional activities
Supporting worksheets
A range of practical activities including a Match It Up activity and matrix work
Two fluency activities (with answers)
A reasoning activity (with answers)...