WALT (We Are Learning To)

WALT: recognise and use the prefix pre- and the suffixes -ion / -sion to change word meaning and word class.

Success criteria

• I can find examples of pre-, -ion and -sion in a text.
• I can explain how pre- changes a verb and use -ion/-sion to make nouns.

Reading passage

Before the celebration, the crew made a careful preparation. They would preheat the oven and prepay the supplier to make sure everything arrived on time. The invention of a new oven helped with the creation of larger cakes. One small explosion of steam caused a moment of confusion, but the quick decision to open a window solved the problem. Permission was given to continue, and the final expression of pride showed in every smile.

Support and differentiation

For learners who need support: Read the passage aloud together. Highlight words that begin with pre- in one colour and words ending in -ion/-sion in another colour.

Extension for advanced learners: Find three root verbs in the passage and write two different nouns you can make from each by adding different suffixes (one must be -ion or -sion).

Dyslexia-friendly reading options: Use a plain sans-serif font, increase spacing, read in short sentences, and allow oral responses. Provide a coloured ruler or line guide if helpful.

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers