Learning Intention

Revise suffixes from previous lessons

introduce the suffix <_cian>

Introduction

Identify the suffixes in each of these words

pension       mission      direction     progression 

diversion      mention      

 

Main Learning

Lets look at the suffix <cian> which also makes the /shun/ sound. 
 

How are these words similar 

magician    musician    politician

They also describe a person with a particular skill or occupation.

Notice that the root words end in <ic> or <ics>.

Dictation

1. The politician exclaimed, “We won the election!”

2. The musician had studied percussion at Dominican College.

3. The electrician is very proud of his profession.