Spelling words with the suffixes -sion and -ssion
I can spell words with the suffixes -sion and -ssion.
Spelling words with the suffixes -sion and -ssion
I can spell words with the suffixes -sion and -ssion.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The /shun/ sound can be spelt four different ways: -tion, -cian, -sion and -ssion.
- The /shun/ sound is sometimes spelt 'sion' or 'ssion'.
- The suffix -sion is used for the /shun/ or /zhun/ sound when the root word ends in 'd', 'de' or 'se'.
- The suffix -ssion is used for the /shun/ sound when the root word ends in 'ss' or 'mit'.
- How to spell the curriculum words: profession and develop
Keywords
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Verb - a doing, being or having word
Common misconception
Some pupils may not know the related root word or see how they are connected.
Put the /shun/ word and the associated root word into a simple sentence to help secure their meaning. This will help pupils see the connections in meaning and spelling between the words.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
admiration
foundation
determination
Exit quiz
6 Questions
division
extension
tension
conclusion
confession
permission
discussion
omission
root words end in t or te (the most common)
root words end in d, de or se (can sound like /zhun/)
root words end in ss or mit
root words end in c or cs (professions)