Spelling 'tion'
I can spell words using 'tion'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- tion' is the most common spelling of /shun/.
- How to spell the common exception word: Monday.
- Monday is a proper noun and is spelt using a capital letter.
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
Keywords
Suffix - a group of letters added to the end of a root word
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Proper noun - a naming word that needs capitalisation
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to spell the root word.
As we are adding new learning, it's key to refer back to prior learning (in prior Y2 units as well as Rec and Y1). Refer back to learning in line with your school's SSP to support cognitive load, so pupils can focus on the suffix.
To help you plan your year 2 english lesson on: Spelling 'tion', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 english lesson on: Spelling 'tion', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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