The Suffixes '-tion', '-sion', '-ssion' and '-cian' - PowerPoint

An engaging set of English teaching resources is available for Year 3 and 4 students, focusing on the spelling of words with the suffixes '-tion', '-sion', '-ssion', and '-cian', which all produce a 'shun' sound. The aim is to help students learn the rules that dictate which suffix to use based on the ending of the root word. For instance, '-tion' is commonly used when the root word ends in 't' or 'te', such as 'create' becoming 'creation'. The suffix '-sion' is applied when the root word ends in 'd' or 'se', as in 'confuse' turning into 'confusion'. In cases where the root word ends in 'ss' or 'mit', '-ssion' is the correct choice, like 'commit' changing to 'commission'. Lastly, '-cian' is used when the root word ends in 'c' or 'cs', exemplified by 'magic' becoming 'magician'.

The resources include a variety of worksheets to practice these spelling rules. Students are tasked with adding the correct 'shun' sound suffix to a list of root words and writing sentences using the newly formed words. For example, the word 'televise' becomes 'television', and 'fuse' is transformed into 'fusion'. To aid learning, the worksheets provide clear examples and the rules for suffix application. Additionally, the worksheets come with answers for easy reference and verification, ensuring that students can check their work and understand any mistakes. To add a touch of fun, there's even a 'Joke Corner' to engage students with humour related to the lesson's content.