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Year 2 - English

Spelling 'tion'

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 words using 'tion'.

Key Notes

  • tion' is the most common spelling of /shun/.
  • How to spell the common exception word: Monday.
  • Monday is a proper noun and is spelt using a capital letter.
  • A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • suffix: a group of letters added to the end of a root word
  • noun: a naming word for people, places or things
  • proper noun: a naming word that needs capitalisation

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may struggle to spell the 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/. How to spell the common exception word: Monday.

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

a group of letters added to the end of a root word.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may struggle to spell the root word. Correction: As we are adding new learning, it's key to refer back to prior learning (in prior Y2 units as well as Rec and Y1). Refer back to learning in line with your school's SSP to support cognitive load, so pupils can focus on the suffix.

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