Word roots, prefixes, and suffixes can hold the key to determining the meaning of a host of different words. Included here are five pages of prefixes, roots, and suffixes paired with their meanings and example words.

Concepts

prefixes, suffixes, root words, word parts, word analysis, Vocabulary, spelling, word meanings

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this reference tool to inspire your instruction and worksheets
• With other students, hand this out as a reference material

Classroom Considerations

• Many of the example words are complex; assess what your pupils are ready for before providing all of the examples

Pros

• Example words are also paired with their meanings so that learners can compare word meanings with word part meanings

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.3.4.a L.3.4.b L.4.4.a L.4.4.b L.5.4.a L.5.4.b L.6.4.a L.6.4.b L.7.4.a L.7.4.b L.8.4.a L.8.4.b L.9-10.4.a