English Mastery

Reading Words with Endings and Contractions

Pupils learn to read a root word with an added ending, and to read contractions where an apostrophe shows missing letters.

English MasterybeginnerAges 7+20 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Read a root word with an added ending, such as jumping.
  • Read common contractions such as I'm and we'll.
  • Explain that an apostrophe shows missing letters.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasReading EndingsContractions

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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