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Vocabulary Formation Worksheet 5
In this vocabulary enrichment worksheet, 5th graders fill in the blanks in eight sentences as they form a new word from the root word at the end of each sentence.
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Prefixes and Root Words
In this root words and prefix usage worksheet, learners view a list of root words and columns of the prefixes non-, im, ir, il, in, and mis using the prefixes to generate new words, especially antonyms. Students write 15 answers.
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Word Formation #6
For this word formation worksheet, students practice creating new words from base words to place in each blank in ten sentences in order to make each one grammatically correct.
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Food Poems and Base Words
Young scholars identify base words to decipher new vocabulary. In this vocabulary lesson, students complete a graphic organizer while reading about food and nutrition. Young scholars discuss simple and complex endings when using words.
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English Skills Assignment 6.205
Study words and word choice with this resource. Although the presentation is overwhelming, several topics are covered here. Alliteration, root words, parts of speech, and word meanings are just some of the topics! There's also a...
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Vocabulary Development
What is a root word? What is a prefix? Suffix? Use these questions to spark a discussion amongst your language art learners. Then, start by writing the word irresistible on the board and have teams of learners attempt to create new words...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Meaningful Affixes
Invite learners to determine which affix and base word combinations create new words. This activity allows pupils to play around and create words that match specific meanings.
Scholastic
Bingo Lingo
Word roots can be great fun when part of a game! Practice a variety of different roots with this nicely put-together bingo game that comes with plenty of instructional ideas.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Word Meaning, Word Clues
Young learners develop a deeper understanding of target vocabulary. In pairs, pupils independently complete a series of word clue cards, asking them to find information about key terms, including their definitions, synonyms, antonyms,...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Rooting for Meaning!
Scholars work with root and meaning cards to build vocabulary skills. Playing with a partner, learners read a root, locate its meaning, and cover it with a counter. The first player to cover their board wins.
Core Knowledge Foundation
Unit 8: Native Americans
Over five weeks, fifth graders listen to and discuss reading passages that explore the connection between Native Americans and nature. Following daily readings, scholars practice word work, including prefixes, root words, suffixes,...
Core Knowledge Foundation
Unit 3: Adventures of Don Quixote
Fifth graders explore the Adventures of Don Quixote in a four-week language arts unit. Scholars listen to and discuss a new chapter each day as well as examine vocabulary and practice word work including suffixes, subject-verb agreement,...
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Spelling Practice (Greek Roots)
In this spelling activity, students explore words with Greek roots. Students practice their spelling words by writing them and writing a paragraph with as many of the spelling words as possible.
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Vocabulary and Concept Development
Considering a lesson on Greek and Latin roots and affixes? The Latin roots bas and pos, and the Greek root bas are the focus on a colorful, animated presentation that will engage your learners and provide guided and independent practice...
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Prefixes "en-", "ex-" Worksheet
Learners attach the prefix "en-" to three root words, defining the meaning of each word and its new meaning when the prefix is added. They then repeat the process for the prefix "ex-." Definitions for both prefixes are provided, though...
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Latin Word Study
In this word study worksheet, students fill in a two page chart of root words, prefixes and suffixes. They write example words and their definitions.
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Skill Lessons – Prefixes and Suffixes
Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to break it down. Young vocabulary pupils work with word parts in a hands-on activity that prompts them to connect flash cards with affixes to their root and base words. Additionally,...
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Latin Roots: Word Search
In this word search activity, students search for twenty-six English words with Latin roots. The original Latin words are not shown.
K12 Reader
Change the Adjectives to Nouns
Adjectives are supposed to describe nouns, but they can actually become nouns themselves! Learners review ten adjectives and transform them into the nouns found in their roots.
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Become a Word Detective
Students investigate the origin of words in the English language. In this language history activity, students examine words by breaking them down and finding their roots. Students analyze words from a poem and complete a word detective...
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Match the Suffixes 3
For this match the suffixes 3 worksheet, students enter the number from the suffix column in the box next to the root word, interactively, with the ability to get answers or check answers.
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Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Human Rights Vocabulary and Common Prefixes
Here is a mid-unit assessment for a group of lessons studying the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The first half of this instructional activity calls for several forms of review. Your class will review the content of the...
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Word Meaning Using Prefixes
Fifth graders use structural analysis to identify root words with prefixes such as dis, sub, re, and pre.
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Latin Isn't Dead
For this Latin roots worksheet, students write an English word that comes from a list of fifteen Latin roots. Students study the first one done for them.