UP:ELA21.4.3
Vocabulary
- Roots
- Suffixes
- Prefixes
- Decode
- Multisyllabic words
Knowledge
Students know:
- Prefixes are word parts that can be added to the beginning of a word.
- Suffixes are word parts that can be added at the end of a word.
- The root word is the base word in which a prefix or suffix can be added.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Decode (read) multisyllabic words using their knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Their knowledge of the different word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and roots) can help them read most multisyllabic words if they divide them apart into smaller units.
