Word Wealth: Vocabulary and Language · Vocabulary & Language

Morphology and Word Roots

Breaking down complex words into prefixes, suffixes, and roots to unlock meaning.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can knowing a single root word help us understand dozens of other words?
  2. 2How do prefixes change the direction or intent of a base word?
  3. 3Why do certain word parts appear across different subjects like science and history?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Reading - Grade 4ON: Writing - Grade 4
Grade: Grade 4
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Word Wealth: Vocabulary and Language
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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