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Year 5
Using the suffix -tion to represent /shun/
I can spell words using the suffix -tion
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Year 5
Using the suffix -tion to represent /shun/
I can spell words using the suffix -tion
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If the word ends in a consonant, generally just add "-tion"; this is the best bet for the "shun" sound.
- If the word ends in "t", remove the "t" and add "-tion".
- If the word ends in "te", remove the "te" and add "-tion".
- If the word ends in "e" or "y", remove the "e" or "y" and add "-ition".
- How to spell the curriculum words: competition, mention and position.
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
Abstract noun - a type of noun that names an idea or quality that cannot be seen
Common misconception
Children may struggle to know which /shun/ spelling to use.
If needed, refer back to the Year 4 content where the /shun/ spellings are introduced initially. Emphasise that -tion is the 'best bet' and most common spelling and use that as the focus for the lesson.
When adding the suffix -tion, the spelling of the root word sometimes changes beyond just the ending of it, such as dropping the 'i' in explain to explanation. Explicitly say and define each root word together and discuss the linked meaning when adding -tion.
Teacher tip
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6 Questions
Q1.
The words 'grumpiness', 'equality' and 'education' are what type of noun?
common noun
proper noun
Q2.
Match the root word to the noun formed with the suffix -ness.
sadness
happiness
awfulness
Q3.
Match the word to the suffix it contains.
-tion
-ity
-ness
Q4.
Match the word to the word class. The suffixes will help you.
adjective
noun
verb
Q5.
What word class is the word in bold in this sentence. Education is extremely important.
verb
adjective
Q6.
Select all the words with the /shun/ sound at the end.
shop
special
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the root word to the related noun ending in -tion.
education
foundation
competition
Q2.
What rule is used when 'imagine' becomes 'imagination' when the suffix -ation is added?
Just add the suffix.
Remove ‘ate’, then add -ation.
Q3.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. What an incredible invenshun!
Q4.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I looked at the painting with admireation.
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I hate the polushun in the city.
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I do not read French. I need a tranzlayshun.
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