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Year 2 - English

Applying the 'tion' spelling

Suffixes

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn certain spelling rules associated with suffixes. Pupils will learn how the addition of a suffix can affect the grammar of a word, for example by changing its word class or tense.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to spell more words using 'tion'.

Key Notes

  • tion' is the most common spelling of /shun/.
  • Words ending in 'tion' are often nouns, like 'action', 'collection', 'question' and 'section'.
  • How to spell the common exception words: every and everybody.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • suffix: a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
  • spelling: a letter or group of letters representing a sound or section of a word
  • word class: different types of words that are used to form sentences
  • noun: a naming word for people, places or things

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Some children will think that all words ending in -tion should have a recognisable root word.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

tion' is the most common spelling of /shun/. Words ending in 'tion' are often nouns, like 'action', 'collection', 'question' and 'section'.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'suffix'

a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Some children will think that all words ending in -tion should have a recognisable root word. Correction: Show some words ending in -tion that don't have recognisable root words, e.g. potion.

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