Using the suffix -tion
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words using the suffix -tion.
Key learning points
- The suffix -tion creates abstract nouns.
- The most common spelling for the /shun/ suffix is -tion.
- Words spelt with -tion often have a root word ending in ‘t’ or ‘te’.
- The suffix -ation turns verbs into nouns. It uses familiar spelling patterns.
- How to spell the curriculum words: build, height and eight.
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
Abstract noun - a type of noun that names an idea or quality that cannot be seen
Common misconception
Pupils may misspell the root of the word, rather than the suffix.
Spend time discussing what is unexpected or challenging about the stem of the focus words as well as the -tion endings.
Teacher tip
Play a word match game linking words with the same word roots and different suffix endings.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The words 'grumpiness', 'equality' and 'celebration' are what type of noun?
Q2.Match the root word to the noun formed with the suffix -ness.
Q3.Write the new word created by adding the suffix -ness to glad.
Q4.Match the word to the suffix it contains.
Q5.Match the word to its word class.
Q6.Select the words with the 'ay' sound in them.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the root word to the related noun ending in -tion.
Q2.What rule is used when 'determine' becomes 'determination' when the suffix -ation is added?
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: I will meet you at the stayshun.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: Please help to bildd this sand castle.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: The telephone was a significant invenshun.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: Please pass me ate pens.
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