A dictionary is not the only way to figure out the meaning of new words. Readers also can look for familiar word parts. These word parts might appear in other words that readers already know. By looking for familiar word parts, including root words, readers can find clues to the meanings of new words. In this lesson, students will watch videos and practice determining the meaning of unknown words using root words. Links to activities and videos provided.

Concepts

root words

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Additional Tags

oh.ela-literacy.l.2.4c use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional

Common Core

L.2.4.c L.3.4.c L.4.4.b L.2.4.b CCRA.L.4 L.3.4.b L.3.4.a L.2.4.a L.4.4.a L.4.4.c