Grade Five Working With Words#8: Words with Suffix-tion
The suffix -tion can be added to many verbs to form nouns. Verbs drop a letter, add a
letter, or change a letter when -tion is added.
For example:!!
collection (noun) = collect (verb) + tion (suffix)
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preparation (noun) = prepare (verb) + tion (suffix)
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addition (noun) = add (verb) + tion (suffix)
Word List
action
addition
attraction
celebration
collection
correction
decoration
direction
election
information
instruction
invention
invitation
occupation
preparation
situation
suggestion
vocation
Assignment:
1. Record words in word bank in alphabetical order
in your binder.
2. Sort words into three categories: base word
changed by dropping a letter, and adding a letter,
and change a letter when suffix - tion is added.
Complete in WWW notebook.
drop a letter
add a letter
changes a letter
celebration
information
occupation
3. Can you think of more words to add to this
week’s list. Write them in your chart. Try to find
at least two words for each column.
4. Rhyming: Can you complete each rhyme below?.
a) If you ask me a question, I’LL make a s_______
b) My leg is in traction and keeps me from a_______
c) The professor won’t mention her secret i__________
d) They painted the station, just for d__________
e) The traffic is jammed- what a sticky s___________
f) Here’s a party i________, for my birthday
celebration!
5. Word Endings: Suffixes
The computer is on the blink! Every list word it
prints has the wrong suffix. Write the correct list
word with the suffix -tion.
a) prepared _____________
b) correctable _______________
c) informative _____________
d) attractive ______________
e) occupied____________
f) instructor ___________
g) adding _____________
h) director _____________
6. Read Reynaldo’s how-to-paragraph. He made four spelling errors, one punctuation
error, and one capitalization error. Correct them.
The key to giving a great party is
careful planning and discusion. First,
you should talk over your plans with
Tip:
Be sure to use
a comma
before joining
words such as
and, or, and,
but in a
compound
your family and you should get their
approval. Then, list each friend to whom
you will send an inviteation. Include
many of your friends. they do not have
to know each other. Next decide what
snacks you will serve and who will help
with the preperation. Finally, choose
music. Make your party the celebracion
of the year!
Proofreading marks:
^ add a letter
,> add a comma
“>”< add quotation
marks
℗ add period
✕ take out
= capital letter
/
small letter
¶ indent
7. Write a How-To-Paragraph: Write a paragraph entitled “How to Plan a Great
Party.” Give clear instructions about the steps involved, so they can be easily
followed Use your word list and other related words in the how-to-paragraph.
Include some compound sentences. Compound sentences are when to sentences
are join with a camma and a conjunction.
For example: Always have lots of snacks. Some of the snacks
should be healthy.
Always have lots of snacks, but some of the snacks should be healthy.
Complete in your WWW notebook.
WWW is due on ____________________________________________at 9:10 am.
If you plan to be away, please hand in before you leave.