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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words/Base Words Unit PlanPrefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words/Base Words Unit Plan
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2nd - 6th
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English Language Arts
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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words/Base Words

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Get your class on track with their affixes by covering prefixes, suffixes, and root words in depth. This short three-lesson unit includes vocabulary lists to study, detailed plan procedures, and some accompanying worksheets.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

prefixes, affixes, suffixes, root words

Additional Tags

english language arts

Classroom Considerations

  • The plan mentions a vocabulary word card template, but does not include it; this would be simple to create on your own with the words and definitions provided
  • You may need to create other resources as well, since this is a sample from the publisher

Pros

  • Comes with two differentiated worksheets for the first section
  • Vocabulary lists that fit the area of study (either prefixes, suffixes, or root words) are provided at the beginning of each lesson

Cons

  • This is a sample from the publisher, so while it is still useful, not all of the materials referred to in the plans are included

Common Core

L.2.4.a L.2.4.b L.2.4.c L.3.4.a L.3.4.b L.3.4.c L.4.4.a L.4.4.b L.5.4.a L.5.4.b L.6.4.a L.6.4.b

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