In this objective, children will learn how to add the suffix -ion to bases and stems. Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:

Learn that the suffix -ion often turns a verb into a noun
Learn that suffix -ion is a vowel suffix
Learn to just add the suffix -ion to a base or stem ending in common letter patterns
Learn to drop the final silent e in a base or stem before adding the suffix -ion
Learn about alternate bases and how to spell with them
Learn how to build word sums using alternate bases and suffix -ion
Review learning of previous affixes
Reinforce learning with practical games

Resources included:
· Editable PowerPoint covering three lessons (20 minutes each)
· Suggested lesson plans and homework activities
· Supporting worksheets
· A range of practical activities
· Two fluency activities (with answers)
· A reasoning activity (with answers)...