3FN21 – Reading & Writing – Phonics: Suffixes -tion, -sion

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Class Lesson Plan

Objectives:

Students will understand the function of suffixes and how they alter the meaning of base words.
Students will recognize and utilize the suffixes -tion and -sion to construct words.
Students will practice reading and writing words with these suffixes in their spelling list.

Materials:
Whiteboard
Visual aids (examples of words with -tion and -sion suffixes)
Spelling word list:

  • caution
  • division
  • correction
  • nation
  • action
  • confusion
  • vacation
  • motion
  • completion
  • reaction
  • station
  • attention
  • portion
  • collection
  • invasion

Introduction (5 minutes):

Define suffixes as sets of letters added to the end of base words to change their meaning.
Explain that today’s focus is on the suffixes -tion and -sion and their impact on base words.

Theocratic Connections:

Understanding word structures and suffixes can aid in understanding the meaning of words encountered in Bible texts.

Activity 1 – Introduction to Suffixes (7 minutes):

Present examples of base words and their corresponding words with -tion and -sion suffixes on the whiteboard. Practice pronouncing and identifying the suffixes -tion and -sion.

The suffix -tion means “the act of” (e.g. If we add -tion to the word “correct”, it becomes the word “correction”. Which means the act of correcting.)
Mention that there is one important rule to remember when we add -tion to a word. If the word ends with the letter t or the letters t-e, we get rid of the t or t-e before we add t-i-o-n. (e.g. We see this when we add -tion to the word complete. First we get rid of the letters -te, then we can add -tion and turn it into the word completion.)
The suffix -sion means “in a state of” . (e.g. If we add -sion to the word confuse, we make the word confusion. Confusion means someone is in a state of being confused. )
Mention that there is one important rule to remember when we add -sion to a word. (e.g. If a word ends with the letters -d or d-e, we get rid of the letters -d or d-e, before we add s-i-o-n. Extend becomes Extension. Erode becomes erosion. We do the same thing for words that end with the letters s-e, and -t.Tense becomes tension. Divert becomes diversion.)

Activity 2 – Practice with Suffixes (7 minutes):

Show examples of words with -tion and -sion suffixes and discuss their meanings. Practice forming words by adding these suffixes to base words.

Activity 3 – Application of Suffixes (7 minutes):

Present examples of words with -tion and -sion suffixes used in sentences. Practice constructing sentences using words with these suffixes, focusing on their altered meanings.

Conclusion (2 minutes):

Summarize key points: Suffixes are added to base words to change their meanings. Today, we focused on the suffixes -tion and -sion, learning how they alter words to express the act of or a state of being. Encourage students to practice reading and writing words with these suffixes to reinforce their understanding.

Assessment:

Informally assess students through participation in suffix identification activities, their ability to form words with suffixes, and their comprehension of the meanings conveyed by words with suffixes.