Year 4 - English
Reviewing the suffixes -tion, -cian, -sion, -ssion
Building fluency in the four joins, suffixes and common exception words
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils develop the quality and consistency of their handwriting. After reviwing the four joins, pupils write words with the suffixes -tion, -cian, -sion, and -ssion in cursive.They also practise cursive writing with homophones, common exception words, famous quotations and a poem.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to correctly write words using the suffixes -tion, -cian, -sion, -ssion in cursive handwriting.
Key Notes
- The /shun/ suffix can be spelt -tion, -sion, -ssion or -cian.
- The words start with a lead in on the line and finish with a lead out.
- The cursive letter join used depends on which letter is joining to which letter.
- You don't lift your pencil when forming the joins.
- You only lift your pencil once the letter string is complete or there is a break letter within the letter string.
Vocabulary To Learn
- suffix: a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
- noun: a naming word for a person, place or thing
- join: how the letters are connected together
- letter string: a group of letters that are written together in a word
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The words in this lesson are over five letters long, so children might struggle to be consistent with the letter formation or the joins used.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The /shun/ suffix can be spelt -tion, -sion, -ssion or -cian. The words start with a lead in on the line and finish with a lead out.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'suffix'
a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: The words in this lesson are over five letters long, so children might struggle to be consistent with the letter formation or the joins used. Correction: Model looking at the words carefully before writing them. Point out which letters have ascenders or descenders and what that will mean for the formation of the letters.
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