Prior to this objective, teachers should assess the suggested morphemes for a non chronological report using the provided materials. If learning is secure, proceed to suffix -ous objective; otherwise, refer to resources for additional support on suffix s , -es (Y2), and -suffix -y (Y2).
In this objective, children will learn how to add the suffix -ous to bases, focusing on spelling rules. Over five 20-minute lessons, they will:
·       Secure base spellings for -ous
·       Learn and explore words using spelling rules for suffix -ous:
1. Drop the final slient e vowel letter, then add the suffix -ous
2. Keep the final silent e if it is needed to make the soft /j/ sound with the letter g, then add suffix -ous
3. Change the final letter y after a consonant letter to i, then add suffix -ous
4. Just add the suffix -ous
·       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
o   2 fluency activities
o   1 reasoning activity (with answers)
o   a printable bookmark explaining the spelling rules suffix -ous
o   An interactive class quiz...