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.

Concepts

morphemes, affixes, word meanings, roots, root words, Vocabulary

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have activities easily accessible in large envelopes or bins so learners can play when they finish tasks early 
• Make the learning activity part of ELA center rotations
• For those that need extra practice outside of school, send the activity home for pupils to complete with their family 

Classroom Considerations

• The activity requires copies and counters

Pros

• Instruction pages are written thoroughly and in detail 
• Worksheets and game pieces are well designed with a clear and easy-to-read format

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.4.4.a L.4.4.b L.5.4.a L.5.4.b