Level 7 Spelling Sounds and Rules
CfE Experience and Outcome
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.LIT 2-21a
Spelling
Words from SWST List
Notes for teaching
Actions
Useful Websites
Evaluations/Next Steps
Sound
LEVEL 7
for sound
ph
ci / -ti
cc / xc /
cqu
-ious
agoraphobia, arachnophobia,
cacophony, claustrophobia,
hydrophobia, paragraph, pharaoh,
pharmacist, pharynx, phenomenon,
phlegm, phobia, phoneme,
photosensitive, photosynthesis,
physical, physicist, physiotherapy,
symphony, xenophobia
ancient, artificial, commercial,
conscious, delicious, efficient,
especially, financial, musician,
official, optician, politician, precious,
racial, social, special, sufficient,
suspicious
confidential, essential, influential,
initial, partial, patient, torrential
accelerate, accept, accent, access,
accident, eccentric, success
exceed, excel, excellent, except,
exceptional, excite, exclaim, exclude,
excursion
acquaintance, acquire, acquisition,
acquit
anxious, conscientious, conscious,
curious, delicious, furious, glorious,
gracious, infectious, luscious,
Note that ‘the use of the ‘ph’ has an ‘f’
sound.
Highlight that in ‘ci’ spelling, heard sound is
‘sh’.
In ‘-ti’ spelling when followed by ‘…ial’ ,
heard onset sound is ‘sh’
e.g. torrential (end sound ‘…tial sounds like
‘shall’)
Emphasise that ‘cc’ in word spelling when
beginning with letter ‘a’ has ‘axe’ sound with
‘short’ vowel ‘a‘
xc’ when preceded by the letter ‘e’ has ‘exs’
sound with ‘short’ vowel ‘e’.
‘cqu’ when preceded by the letter ‘a’ has
short ‘a’ vowel sound and hard ‘c’ sound.
Highlight that by adding the suffix ‘ious’ the
sound heard for the ‘rime’ is ‘us’ and is
preceded by a consonant.
http://www.wordsearchfun.co
m/86337_Begins_with_PH_w
ordsearch.html
http://www.spelling.hemscott
.net/exlist.html
(Hangman game)
http://www.spellingcity.com/t
aking-a-spellingtest.html?listId=4234573
(Test game activities ‘ci’/ ti’)
www.spellingcity.com – you
will need to add your own
word lists.
http://www.spellzone.com/pa
ges/contents.cfm
(under games)
luxurious, mysterious, obvious,
previous, rebellious, scrumptious,
suspicious, tedious, victorious
http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/
literacy.html#13
Level 7 Spelling Sounds and Rules
CfE Experience and Outcome
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.LIT 2-21a
Spelling
Words from SWST List
Notes for teaching
Actions
Useful Websites
Evaluations/Next Steps
Sound
LEVEL 7
for sound
unstressed
alcohol, assistance, business, camera,
chocolate, consonant, definite, diamond,
different, interesting, jewellery, journalist,
listening, margarine, mathematics, miniature,
mystery, parliament, prisoner, secretary,
separate, signature, silently, temperature,
valuable, vegetable
mixed
foreign, champagne, sovereign, spaghetti,
describe, description, remembered, antique,
cheque, grotesque, stationery, privileged
dis-
disadvantage, disallow, disappear, disapprove,
disassemble, disbelief, disbelieve, discharge,
discolour, discomfort, disconnect, discontent,
discontinue, disease, disembark, disembowel,
disfigure, dishearten, dishonest, disinfect,
disinterested, disjointed, disobedient,
disqualify, dissatisfy
im-
imbalance, immature, immeasurable,
immobile, immoral, immortal, immovable,
impartial, impassable, impatient,
imperceptible, imperfect, impermanent,
impermeable, imperturbable, impervious,
Emphasise that in these words
that the stressing or ‘loudness’
in the pronunciation of each
of the syllables is of equal
importance and that
memorising the spelling of
these words should be
encouraged using
syllabification strategies.
*’-eign’ suffix has ‘ain’ sound.
*’-que’ suffix has ‘k’ ending
sound.
Highlight that all of these
words begin with the prefix
‘dis’ . By adding this prefix to
these ‘root’ words this alters
their meaning to mean ‘the
opposite/antonym of the
original word e.g. comfort =
discomfort
Highlight that all of these
words begin with the prefix
‘im’ . By adding this prefix to
these ‘root’ words this alters
their meaning to mean ‘the
http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~
emchen/Pron/stress.htm
(useful weblink for teachers
re. the ‘stressing’ of syllables)
http://www.spellingcity.com/
(Teacher insert word lists for
pupil testing and games
activities)
http://www.spellingcity.com/
(Teacher insert word lists for
pupil testing and games
activities)
http://www.spelling.hemscott
.net/begin3.html
Range of interactive wshts.
http://www.onlinemathlearni
ng.com/free-spellinggames.html
http://www.spelling.hemscott
.net/begin3.html
Range of interactive wshts.
implausible, impolite, important, impossible,
impractical, imprecise, improbable, improper
opposite/antonym of the
original word e.g. permanent
= impermanent
Level 7 Spelling Sounds and Rules
CfE Experience and Outcome
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.LIT 2-21a
Spelling
Words from SWST List
Notes for teaching
Actions for
Useful Websites
Evaluations/Next
Sound
LEVEL 7
sound
Steps
in-
il-/iranti-/mis/co-
un-
inaccessible, inaccurate, inactive, inadequate,
inarticulate, inattentive, inaudible, incapable,
incomplete, inconsiderate, inconvenient,
incorrect, incredible, indecent, indefinite,
independent, indigestion, inedible, inefficient,
inexcusable, inexpensive, insignificant,
insincere, insoluble, invisible, involuntary
illegal, illegible, illogical, irrational, irregular,
irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible,
antibiotic, antiseptic, anticlockwise,
misadventure, miscalculate, misfortune,
misinform, misinterpret, misjudge,
mismanage, misunderstand, co-education,
coincidence, co-operate, co-ordinator, costarring, co-writer
unaccompanied, unachievable, unannounced,
unappealing unarmed, unashamedly,
unattached, unattainable, unattractive,
unavoidable, unaware, unbeaten,
unbelievable, unbreakable, uncertain,
uncomfortable, unconscious, undisturbed,
ungrateful, uninterested, unmistakable,
Highlight that all of these words
begin with the prefix ‘in’ . By
adding this prefix to these ‘root’
words this alters their meaning to
mean ‘the opposite/antonym of
the original word e.g. expensive
= inexpensive
Emphasise to pupils as in
previous ‘prefix’ sessions where
the prefix changes the meaning
to the antonym e.g. in, im, dis
that by adding the prefix
‘il/ir/anti/mis that these prefixes
also change the root word
meaning to be the opposite.
Highlight to pupils that the prefix
‘co’ usually means ‘two or more
things’ e.g. co-worker and that
these words are hyphenated.
Emphasise to pupils as in
previous ‘prefix’ sessions where
the prefix changes the meaning
to the antonym e.g. in, im, dis
/‘il/ir/anti/mis that adding the
prefix ‘un’ to a word also changes
the root word meaning to be the
http://www.spelling.hemscott
.net/begin3.html
Range of interactive whsts.
http://www.spelling.hemscott
.net/prefix7.html
http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/
literacy.html#13
(prefix – activities)
http://www.spelling.hemscott
.net/begin3.html
Range of interactive wshts.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools
/ks2bitesize/english/spelling_
grammar/spelling/read5.shtml
unofficial, unpleasant, unpopular, unqualified,
unsociable, unusual
opposite.
http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/
literacy.html#13
(prefix activities)
Level 7 Spelling Sounds and Rules
CfE Experience and Outcome
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.LIT 2-21a
Spelling
Words from SWST List
Notes for teaching
Actions
Useful Websites
Evaluations/Next Steps
Sound
LEVEL 7
for
sound
circum- /
circumcise, circumference, The spelling of the base word never changes. Simply
http://www.all-abouthypo- /
circumlunar,
add the prefix to the beginning of the base word, as in
spelling.com/prefixes.html#t
hydr / audi circumnavigate,
the word unhappy.
able
circumspect,
The spelling of the prefix never changes. A prefix will
circumstances,
Not games activities but
be spelled the same no matter what base word it is
circumstantial
useful list of prefix/suffix
attached
to.
For
example,
if
you
learn
to
spell
the
prefix
hypocaust, hypochondriac,
rules and 90 words and
poly, as in polygon, you can depend on poly to be
hypocrite, hypodermic,
meanings of prefix/suffixes.
spelled
the
same
in
the
words
polygraph,
polyester,
and
hypothermia, hypothesis
polygram.
hydraulic, hydroelectric,
hydrofoil, hydrogen,
Be aware that double letters can occur. If you add the
hydroplane, dehydrated
prefix un to natural, both the prefix and the base word
audible, audience,
retain their original spelling. The result is unnatural.
audition, auditorium,
Take a look at these other words where double letters
auditory
occur:
il
+
logical
im
+
mature
il
+
legal
un + necessary = unnecessary
-ary
anniversary, centenary,
dictionary, estuary,
January, February, library,
military, missionary,
necessary, ordinary,
primary, revolutionary,
=
=
=
illogical
immature
illegal
Highlight that these words ending in the suffix ‘ary’ are
usually preceded by the ‘stem’ of the word e.g. cent
(100) = centenary
pri (first) = primary
http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/interactiv
e/literacy.html#13
salary, secondary,
secretary, stationary,
summary, voluntary
Level 7 Spelling Sounds and Rules
CfE Experience and Outcome
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.LIT 2-21a
Spelling
Words from SWST List
Notes for teaching
Actions
Useful Websites
Evaluations/Next Steps
Sound
LEVEL 7
for
sound
-able
adorable, advisable, agreeable,
By adding the suffix ‘-able’ to a verb changes it to
http://www.spelling.hemsco
avoidable, breakable, capable,
an adjective and the suffix begins with a ‘short’
tt.net/begin3.html
changeable, comfortable,
‘a’ sound.
Interactive wshts
disposable, employable,
http://www.woodlandsenjoyable, fashionable,
junior.kent.sch.uk/interactiv
identifiable, inexcusable,
e/literacy.html#13
manageable, miserable,
noticeable, portable, probable,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoo
reliable, remarkable, replaceable,
ls/ks2bitesize/english/spellin
respectable, sociable, valuable,
g_grammar/spelling/read5.s
vegetable
html
-ible
-ing
accessible, audible, credible,
destructible, edible, flexible,
horrible, impossible,
indestructible, invincible, legible,
possible, responsible, reversible,
sensible, susceptible, terrible,
visible
accelerating, arranging,
concentrating, damaging,
Emphasise that ‘ending’ is pronounced with short
vowel sound ‘i’ (-ible) and not ‘(-able) as in
previous week which has ‘short’ ‘a’ sound.
http://www.spelling.hemsco
tt.net/begin3.html
Interactive wshts.
http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/interactiv
e/literacy.html#13
Explain that some verbs, when being used with
‘ing’ ending require the root verb + ‘ing’ e.g.
http://www.primaryresource
s.co.uk/english/englishA2b.h
disembarking, dissolving,
escaping, evaporating, excelling,
exciting, exclaiming, exercising,
including, manufacturing,
noticing, orienteering,
persuading, rehearsing, requiring,
separating, surprising,
unearthing, volunteering
direct = direct+ing/directing
Illustrate to pupils that other verbs ending in ‘e’
apply the rule:
‘drop’ the ‘e’ + ing
tm
(This includes p/point
teaching resource for + ing)
Level 7 Spelling Sounds and Rules
CfE Experience and Outcome
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.LIT 2-21a
Spelling
Words from SWST List
Notes for teaching
Actions
Useful Websites
Evaluations/Next
Sound
LEVEL 7
for sound
Steps
P*s
-d/ed
-lling/lled
accidents, amusements,
anniversaries, antibiotics,
apprenticeships, businesses,
championships, consequences,
exclusions, excursions,
governments, immortals,
inaccuracies, libraries, magicians,
missionaries, musicians,
nonconformists, opticians,
paragraphs, patients, politicians,
phonemes, secretaries, successes,
temperatures
accepted, acquired, acquitted,
answered, calculated,
disadvantaged, disappeared,
disappointed, discontinued,
disqualified, dissatisfied, dissolved,
escaped, excelled, exclaimed,
exploded, inquired, invaded,
inverted, manufactured,
misinformed, misinterpreted,
mismanaged, organised, shrieked
appalling, cancelling, controlling,
excelling, labelling, levelling,
patrolling, quarrelling, rebelling,
Plurals – add ‘s’ to singular words. (See BBC
Skillswise Plurals Helpsheet)
For singular words ending with ‘y’ rule is to drop ‘y’
+ ies
Singular words ending in ‘e’ rule is to + ‘s’
Remind of key rules applied in Level 6 words when
changing verbs from present tense to past tense+
 When verb ends in ‘e’ + d
e.g.
calculated
 When verb ends in a consonant + ed e.g.
applauded
 When verb ends with a ‘short’ vowel and a
consonant =
dbl letter + ed e.g. wrap becomes wrapped
 When verb ends in a ‘y’ drop ‘y’ and
replace with ‘i’ +ed
If the verb ends with a vowel plus -l (as in travel or
equal), then you need to double the l before
adding -ed and -ing
http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/interactiv
e/literacy.html#13
http://www.spelling.hemsco
tt.net/exlist.html
(Many varied activities and
rule games)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skills
wise/words/spelling/plurals/
pluralrules/game.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoo
ls/starship/english/games/bl
ast_the_rocket/small_sound
/standard.shtml
( Game above includes some
‘irregular’ past tense words:
fly = flew)
http://www.primaryresource
s.co.uk/english/englishA2b.h
tm
shovelling, signalling, totalling,
travelling, tunnelling, cancelled,
labelled, marvelled, patrolled,
quarrelled, rebelled, signalled,
totalled, travelled
(This includes p/point
teaching resource for + ing)
****
Level 7 Spelling Sounds and Rules
CfE Experience and Outcome
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.LIT 2-21a
Spelling
Words from SWST List
Notes for teaching
Actions for
Useful Websites
Evaluations/Next Steps
Sound
LEVEL 7
sound
-ly
accurately, anxiously, arguable,
conscientiously, definitely, entirely,
immediately, inaccurately,
inconsiderately, indecently, insensitively,
insignificantly, insincerely, necessarily,
patiently, secretively, separately,
strangely, sufficiently, surreptitiously,
suspiciously
Adding –ly We often make an adverb by
adding -ly to an adjective, for example:
quick > quickly
Exceptions
Ending in ll –just add y – fully
Ending in consantant + le – remove e and
add ly terrible- terribly
-al
-ally
accidental, comical, critical, electrical,
eventual, exceptional, fatal, final,
individual, logical, magical, medical,
musical, national, natural, normal,
occasional, original, ornamental,
personal, practical, regional, sensational,
several, traditional
accidentally, actually, annually,
automatically, brutally, coincidentally,
critically, equally, eventually,
exceptionally, fatally finally, logically,
magically, mechanically, medically,
mentally, musically, naturally, normally,
Ending in y –remove the y and add ily
happily
Adding al
The adjectives have been changed to
‘adverbs’ following the basic rule of + ‘ly’.
However, these adjectives all end in ‘l’
therefore the ‘l’ remains and ‘ly’ is further
added.
Words end ‘lly’ e.g. accidental =
http://www.yourdictio
nary.com/grammar/ad
verbs/adverbquiz.html
( For older pupils /less
visual)
http://www.ezschool.
com/Games/Adverbs.
html
(for younger children)
http://www.saintambr
osebarlow.wigan.sch.u
k/Y3Spelling/suffixes4
y4t1.htm
http://www.saintambr
osebarlow.wigan.sch.u
k/Y3Spelling/suffixes4
y4t1.htm
(Suffix game for ‘al’
words that can be
occasionally, originally, personally,
physically, practically, traditionally
accidental + ly accidentally
further changed to
‘ally’ ending.***
Level 7 Spelling Sounds and Rules
CfE Experience and Outcome
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.LIT 2-21a
Spelling
Words from SWST List
Notes for teaching
Actions for
Useful Websites
Evaluations/Next Steps
Sound
LEVEL 7
sound
-fully
beautifully, carefully, cheerfully,
in a way that shows the stated quality
http://www.saintambr
forgetfully, gratefully, hopefully,
powerfully
osebarlow.wigan.sch.u
painfully, powerfully, respectfully,
k/Y3Spelling/suffixes4
tearfully
skilfully, spitefully, successfully,
y4t1.htm
truthfully
thankfully, thoughtfully, truthfully,
Note: where the adjective ends in ‘l’ rule
usefully, wonderfully
is to + ly (= double ‘ll’ +y)
-ment
achievement, advertisement,
amusement, arrangement, document,
employment, encouragement,
enjoyment, environment, excitement,
government, management, movement,
ornament, replacement
The suffix -ment forms nouns, chiefly by
attaching to verbs. It can have several
meanings, the most common being \an
act or an instance of doing something\ or
\the state of being acted upon.
Entertainment can be ‘an act of
entertaining’ and amazement is ‘the state
of being amazed.’
http://www.spellzone.
com/games/pick_gam
e.cfm?wordlist=395