Language Mechanics and Precision · Vocabulary & Language

Word Origins and Morphology

Investigating prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots to decode unfamiliar words.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can knowing a root word help us understand a whole family of words?
  2. 2What role do prefixes play in changing the direction of a word's meaning?
  3. 3How does the history of the English language affect its spelling rules?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E4LA04AC9E4LA05
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: Language Mechanics and Precision
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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