Eighth graders participate in a variety of activities to examine the meanings and roots of word derivatives and the meanings of words. Using context clues, they determine the meanings of words omitted from a passage and complete a prefix...

"i before e. . ."  Spelling is easier if kids know the eight basic spelling rules  contained in this resource packet.

Practice vocabulary skills with this word analysis lesson plan. Middle schoolers examine the roots of unfamiliar words and use their knowledge of roots to discern meaning through word analysis.

A phonics lesson focuses on morpheme structures—compound words. Pairs choose letter cards, identify a compound word that starts with that letter and write it on a whiteboard. Extension opportunities include additional practice pages.

Breath new life into your class's study of dinosaurs with this extensive collection of materials. Offering everything from a printable T-rex mask, word searches, and connect-the-dots activities to informational handouts, hands-on...

Creating substitute plans may not be the highlight of your workday. Make the task less daunting with a general, day-long plan covering math, reading, word work, and writing. 

Give your class practice recognizing prefixes and suffixes. They combine jumping rope with the practice of recognizing words with prefixes and suffixes. The lesson aids both the heart and the brain, but make sure your class is full...

Affixes can change the entire meaning of a word! Pupils practice with three prefixes and three suffixes in this scaffolded word meaning resource. There are affix cards here you can display in a pocket chart as you review. Learners first...

Develop the decoding skills of your middle and high schoolers. Scholars participate in a classroom activity that requires them to decode a word with a prefix and suffix. They apply the skill of breaking the word into parts of meaning as...

Review basic spelling rules with your elementary schoolers. Focus in on the spelling of words with a specific prefix. In this spelling lesson, learners use an interactive whiteboard lesson to learn prefixes such as de, sub, re, and pre....

Identifying root words and their prefixes and suffixes develops a reader's vocabulary. The focus of this quick practice opportunity is the root word derm. Prefixes and suffixes are identified, and then your charges complete two short...

What does the root word chrom mean? Review the root and the different prefixes and suffixes that can be added to it to enhance its meaning. Then, get your class using the new words with two short exercises. A brief introduction to the...

Knowing root words can expand our vocabulary dramatically. Use this worksheet to discuss auto and words in which it commonly appears. Two short exercises are provided here. In the first, learners match words containing the target root...

What does miso mean? Teach your class all about this root word with this quick practice sheet. After studying the chart provided, pupils learn new words that use the root and complete two short activities. 

Whether new to teaching or a seasoned pro, this 12-page phonics and phonemic awareness guide is a must for your curriculum library. Everything from a summary of research on the topic to exercises and activities is included.

Practice spelling words that use prefixes, suffixes, and specific roots. For this grammar lesson plan, learners play a game where they compete with spelling words correctly to gain points. A short set of review questions are also...

Fourth and fifth graders review how words can have several parts, including; roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Pupils receive a word building tiles worksheet, embedded in the plan, and they record selected roots, prefixes, and suffixes in...

Breaking down words into syllables has two benefits: it improves vocabulary and it improves understanding of a text. The third and final resource in a series of materials designed to be used with Nature: Friend or Foe offers extra...

Worried that your lesson plan about functional groups is dysfunctional? Liven things up with interactive puzzles! Curious chemists arrange functional groups based on name, formula, suffix, and an example. The challenge begins when the...

Students are introduced to the various types of suffixes and prefixes. In groups, they identify the root words and determine the proper suffix or prefix to add to the root. They complete a worksheet and review their answers to end the...

Connect social studies and language arts using this resource. After studying root words, have learners locate five words from their social studies book that have a prefix, suffix, or root word. This puts a new twist on practicing basic...

Students are taught the spellings of some words with a specific prefix. They comprehend the terms prefix and suffix. Students define the word pre as before and they relate the definition of prefix: the letter blends come before the word....

Learners dissect and build words from parts like prefixes, base words, suffixes, and inflectional endings. Etymology skills help us find the meanings of words by identifying the different parts that constitute them. Class members use...

The concluding skills unit offers learning opportunities and reviews in preparation for assessments. Scholars participate in lessons that examine spelling patterns, prefixes, suffixes, pronouns, and adjectives, draft a letter, and listen...