Year 3 Spelling: Suffix Sounds Fun
Learning -tion, -cian, -ssion, -sion Mixed ability lesson 45 minutes of spelling fun!
WALT - We Are Learning To
Identify and spell words ending in -tion Recognise words ending in -cian Understand when to use -ssion Know when to use -sion Apply these rules in our writing
Success Criteria - How We'll Know We've Succeeded
I can hear the /shun/ sound in different spellings I can choose the correct suffix for different word types I can spell at least 5 words with each suffix I can explain when to use each suffix I can use these words in sentences
Suffix Sound Detective - Listen and Identify
Listen to these words: station, magician, discussion, television What sound do you hear at the end? Clap when you hear the /shun/ sound All four words end with the same sound but different spellings!
The -tion Family
Makes the /shun/ sound Usually comes after letters like 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u' Examples: station, nation, creation, potion Most common spelling of the /shun/ sound
The -cian Family vs The -ssion Family
{"left":"Used for people who do jobs\nmagician, musician, electrician\nphysician, politician, technician\nMakes the /shun/ sound","right":"Used after double letters\ndiscussion, permission, expression\nmission, session, impression"}
The -sion Family
Makes the /shun/ or /zhun/ sound Usually comes after 'n' or 'l' Examples: television, division, conclusion Sometimes sounds like /zhun/: vision, decision
Sorting Challenge - Which Suffix Fits?
Work in pairs to sort these words into the correct suffix families Words: fraction, musician, mansion, confusion, electrician, admission Use your suffix rules to help you decide Extension: Think of one more word for each family
Quick Check - Can You Choose the Right Suffix?
A person who plays music is a musi____ We watched our favorite show on televi____ The magi____ pulled a rabbit from his hat We had a long discu____ about the story
Celebration and Next Steps
Well done, suffix sound experts! You can now spell words with -tion, -cian, -ssion, -sion Practice: Look for these suffixes in your reading Challenge: Keep a suffix sound diary this week Dyslexia-friendly: Use colored pens to highlight different suffixes