In this objective, children will learn how to add suffix - esque to bases and stems. Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:

Understand how adding the suffix -esque changes the meaning of the base or stem Recognise that the suffix -esque is used to form new words Recognise that some words may no longer be used (even when in the dictionary) and that  some words can return to regular usage Explore forming their own words using the suffix -esque Compare using suffix -ish with suffix -esque Apply the spelling rule ‘Drop the final silent e vowel letter, then add the vowel suffix’. Reinforce learning with practical activities

  Resources included:

 Editable PowerPoint covering 3 lessons (20 minutes each)  Suggested lesson plans  Supporting worksheets  A range of practical activities including  ‘Dahlesque’ word challenge, and  a ‘charadesque’ game. Optional homework tasks...