Year 1 Suffixes

Year 1 Recognising '-ing', '-ed' and '-er'

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Essential Year 1 resources for recognising the suffixes '-ing', '-ed', and '-er', a core KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling objective for word structure and verb tense. Materials establish the conceptual understanding of how these suffixes alter the base word, contributing to vocabulary expansion. This key small step supports spelling and grammatical awareness, vital for achieving national curriculum writing mastery. Use this resource from the CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme to systematically introduce these common word endings.
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Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
Resources at a glance
  • PowerPoint
    Teaching PPT
    Explore concepts step-by-step with focused varied fluency and application and reasoning activities.
  • PowerPoint
    Modelling PPT
    A teacher-led tool to guide children through a learning objective with a mix of different question types.
  • Worksheet
    Varied Fluency
    Consolidate and secure understanding of key concepts with three fluency-based questions.
  • Worksheet
    Application and Reasoning
    Promote deeper learning with three different application and reasoning questions.
  • Worksheet
    Homework
    Three different questions to complete at home and consolidate what has been learned in class.