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 -ism objective; otherwise, refer to resources for additional support on suffix -s , -es, suffix -y (Y2), suffix -an (Y3), suffix -an, suffix -ic and suffix -al (Y4).

In this objective, children will learn how to add suffix -ism to bases and stems.
Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:
·      Understand how adding the suffix -ism changes the meaning of a base or stem
·      Review learning of abstract nouns and those formed by adding the suffix -ism
·      Build on a range of bases and stems
·      Decode the meaning of complex words and use them in context
·      Practise breaking down complex words into their morphemes
·      Apply the ‘Drop the final e silent vowel letter’ suffixing rule
·      Reinforce learning with practical activities

Resources included:
·       Editable PowerPoint covering three lessons (20 minutes each)
·       Suggested lesson plans
·      Optional homework activities
·       Supporting worksheets
·       A range of practical activities including: a persuasive speech, a film voice-over advert and an art gallery role play
·       Two fluency activities (with answers)
·       One reasoning activity (with answers)