Language Mechanics and Precision · Vocabulary & Language
Word Origins and Morphology
Investigating prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots to decode unfamiliar words.
Key Questions
- 1How can knowing a root word help us understand a whole family of words?
- 2What role do prefixes play in changing the direction of a word's meaning?
- 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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