Prior to this objective, teachers should assess the suffix  -ly using the provided materials. If learning is secure, proceed to the -ion suffix objective; otherwise, refer to Y2 resources for additional support on the suffix -ly-.

In this objective, children will learn how to add the suffix  -ion to base words.  Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:
·               Learn that the suffix -ion turns a verb into a noun
·               Learn a series of rules for the adding the suffix -ion:
Þ   if the base ends in t, add -ion
Þ   if the base ends in e, drop the e and add -ion
Þ   if the base ends in d or de, swap the letter(s) to an s and add -ion
Þ   if the base ends in ss, add -ion
Þ   If the base ends in mit, change it to miss and add -ion
·               Review learning of previous affixes
·               Explore the etymology of the base word mit
·               Use matrices to build a variety of words with the base mit
·               Reinforce learning with practical games

Resources included:
·               Editable PowerPoint covering 3 lessons (20 minutes each)
·               Teacher guidance with optional activities
·               -ion teacher rule and word list
·               Supporting worksheets
·               A range of practical activities including; snap cards, a jigsaw activity focusing on the base word mit, and a nest and eggs class game
·               -ion suffix poster
·               -ion suffix bookmark
·               Two fluency activities (with answers)
·               A reasoning activity (with answers)
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