Spelling words with the suffixes -tion and -cian
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words with the suffix -tion and -cian.
Key learning points
- The /shun/ sound spelt -tion is the most common spelling.
- The /shun/ sound spelt -tion is used when the root word ends with 't' or 'te'.
- The /shun/ sound spelt -cian is used for jobs, e.g. politician, mathematician.
- The /shun/ sound spelt -cian is used when the root words ends in 'c' or 'cs' e.g. politics-politician.
- How to spell the curriculum words: competition and bargain.
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
Verb - a doing, being or having word
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
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.
Teacher tip
Allow pupils to investigate the spelling patterns. Give them word cards with a range of /shun/ spellings on them, ask pupils to decide how to group the words and explain the rationale for it. Ask them to say the word in a full sentence and identify the root word to support.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The words 'grumpiness', 'equality' and 'education' are what type of 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
-cian
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 the following sentence? 'Education is extremely important.'
Q6.Select all the words with the /shun/ sound at the end.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the root word to the related noun ending in -tion.
education
foundation
competition
Q2.Match the root word to the related noun ending in -cian.
physician
musician
magician
politician
Q3.What rule is used when 'imagine' becomes 'imagination' when the suffix -ation is added?
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I would like to become an elektricion when I'm older.'
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'You must jump in without hezitacian!'
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'What an incredible invenshun!'
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