ACELA1827
Content Description
Know how to use common prefixes and suffixes, and generalisations for adding a suffix to a base word
Linked Writing Skills
I can double the final consonant when adding a suffix (hop→hopping).
Note: Directly maps to generalisations for adding suffixes
I can drop the silent 'e' when adding a suffix (hope→hoping).
Note: Directly maps to generalisations for adding suffixes
I can change 'y' to 'i' when adding suffixes (cry→cried).
Note: Directly maps to generalisations for adding suffixes
I can form plurals for words ending in -y (baby→babies).
Note: Maps to using suffixes and generalisations for adding them
I can form plurals for words ending in -f or -fe (leaf→leaves).
Note: Relates to generalisations for adding suffixes
I can spell words ending in -ance (importance, attendance).
Note: -ance is a common suffix.
I can spell words ending in -ence (evidence, confidence).
Note: -ence is a common suffix.
I can spell words ending in -ant (important, pleasant).
Note: -ant is a common suffix.
I can spell words ending in -ent (different, confident).
Note: -ent is a common suffix.
I can spell words ending in -ic (basic, public).
Note: -ic is a common suffix.
I can spell words ending in -ical (logical, physical).
Note: -ical is a common suffix.
I can spell words ending in -ious (curious, serious).
Note: -ious is a common suffix.
I can spell words ending in -eous (courteous, gorgeous).
Note: -eous is a common suffix.
I can spell words ending in -ful (careful, powerful).
I can spell words ending in -less (careless, useless).
I can use common prefixes (un-, re-, dis-, etc.) to change word meanings.
Note: Using common prefixes.
I can use common suffixes (-ly, -ful, -less, etc.) to change word forms.
Note: Using common suffixes.