UP:ELA21.4.4

Vocabulary

  • Roots
  • Suffixes
  • Prefixes
  • Encode
  • 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:
    • Encode (write/spell) 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 spell most multisyllabic words if they divide them apart into smaller units.
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