Get to the root of things with a prefix and root word worksheet! The worksheet's challenge is to read a list of words, identify the prefixes, and separate them from the root word. 

Concepts

prefixes, root words

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Add an another column to write each word's prefix 
• Go further into the word study by asking scholars to define the word by using only the prefix and root word

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required for each individual taking part in the practice 
• Learners should be familiar with prefixes and root words

Pros

• Worksheet has a clear design 
• Instructions are written clearly and to the point
• Answer key is provided below

Cons

• The worksheet is not very robust; its purpose is simple 

Common Core

L.1.5.b L.2.4.b L.2.4.c L.3.4.c