Spelling (Week of April 8th) Suffixes -tion/-sion

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What are the suffixes -tion and -sion commonly used to form?

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The suffixes -tion and -sion are commonly used to form nouns that indicate a state, condition, or action.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix -tion.

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An example of a word that uses the suffix -tion is 'information'.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix -sion.

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An example of a word that uses the suffix -sion is 'decision'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

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What is the meaning of the word 'combination'?

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The word 'combination' refers to the act of combining or the result of combining two or more things.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'action' refer to?

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The word 'action' refers to the process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a 'national monument'?

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A national monument is a protected area or structure that has historical, cultural, or scientific significance.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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What does the term 'nation' mean?

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The term 'nation' refers to a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is 'vision' in a medical context?

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In a medical context, 'vision' refers to the ability to see, which can be affected by various conditions and requires assessment.

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How do the suffixes -tion and -sion affect the meaning of a root word?

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The suffixes -tion and -sion typically transform a verb into a noun, indicating the action or process related to the verb.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E