Applying the 'tion' spelling
I can spell more words using ‘tion’.
Applying the 'tion' spelling
I can spell more words using ‘tion’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- tion' is the most common spelling of /shun/.
- Words ending in 'tion' are often nouns, like 'action', 'collection', 'question' and 'section'.
- How to spell the common exception words: every and everybody.
Common misconception
Some children will think that all words ending in -tion should have a recognisable root word.
Show some words ending in -tion that don't have recognisable root words, e.g. potion.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Spelling - a letter or group of letters representing a sound or section of a word
Word class - different types of words that are used to form sentences
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
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