Year 1 Suffixes

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

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Practical Year 1 resources focused on using the suffixes '-ing', '-ed', and '-er' correctly in sentences, addressing core KS1 national curriculum spelling and grammar requirements. Activities promote varied fluency in applying the suffixes to form continuous tenses, past tense, and comparative words. This small step is essential for meeting the expected standard for written language mastery. Secure this foundational skill with the structured practice provided by the CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme.
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Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
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Reasoning and Using '-ing', '-ed' and '-er' Teaching PPT
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Y1
GPS
Using '-ing', '-ed' and '-er' Modelling PPT
PowerPoint
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Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
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GPS
Using '-ing', '-ed' and '-er' Varied Fluency
Worksheet
Y1
GPS
Using '-ing', '-ed' and '-er' Application and Reasoning
Worksheet
Y1
GPS
Reasoning and Using '-ing', '-ed' and '-er' Mixed Activity
Worksheet
Interventions, Support and Scaffolding
Targeted resources for pre-teaching, same-day intervention and/or extra support where needed.
Y1
GPS
Reasoning and Using '-ing', '-ed' and '-er' Prior Learning
Worksheet
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
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Reasoning and Using '-ing', '-ed' and '-er' Application
Worksheet
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Recognising and Using '-ing', '-ed' and '-er' Homework
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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
    Prior Learning
    Cover essential knowledge from previous lessons before diving into the new learning.
  • 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
    Application
    Apply learning from the whole lesson with this extended writing activity.
  • Worksheet
    Mixed Activity
    Encourage independent working or consolidate learning with a mix of different question types.
  • Worksheet
    Homework
    Three different questions to complete at home and consolidate what has been learned in class.