All of the /shun/ suffixes, including -tion, -cian, -sion and -ssion
I can spell words using all the /shun/ suffixes.
All of the /shun/ suffixes, including -tion, -cian, -sion and -ssion
I can spell words using all the /shun/ suffixes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The most common spelling of the /shun/ suffix is -tion and these words often have a root word ending in ‘t’ or ‘te’.
- Words spelt with -sion often have a root word ending in ‘d’, ‘de’ or ‘se’ and can sound like /zhun/.
- Words spelt with -ssion often have a root word ending in ‘ss’ or ‘mit’.
- Words spelt with -cian often have a root word ending in ‘c’ or ‘cs’ and are used for professions.
- How to spell the curriculum words: potatoes, minute and breath.
Common misconception
Children may not know the meaning of some words reviewed, such a 'precision' or 'beautician'.
Explain the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by giving a simple definition and applying in the context of a sentence.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
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
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
cian
tion
ssion
sion
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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)
sion
cian
tion