Learning intentions

To revise what we know about suffixes.

To learn the term ‘present participle’.

Introduction
What is a suffix?

(one or more syllables added at the end of a word to change or add to its meaning)

Can you think of some examples?

What is the plural of fox?

             foxes

Main learning
Look at this picture. In the centre we have the root or base word.

Which word is the past tense?

The word with the <ing> suffix is called the present participle.

Here it is in a sentence

St Patrick’s pupils enjoy caring for the environment.