Language Conventions and Etymology · Vocabulary & Language

Word Roots and Affixes

Decoding unfamiliar vocabulary by analyzing Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can knowing a single root word help us unlock the meaning of dozens of related words?
  2. 2In what ways do prefixes change the grammatical function of a base word?
  3. 3How has the history of the English language influenced the spelling of modern words?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - UnderstandingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 5th Class
Unit: Language Conventions and Etymology
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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