Word Roots teaches students the
meanings of Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used
in English. Learning word elements dramatically improves spelling and the
ability to decode unfamiliar words. Word Roots will add hundreds
of words to your students' vocabulary and greater depth to their thinking
and writing.
For each lesson students first learn the meanings of prefixes, roots, and
suffixes. Then they
Divide known and unknown words into their elements or assemble elements
to form whole words.
Match word parts or whole words to their definitions by analyzing
their meanings.
Apply their new vocabulary in sentences.
Teaching Support Includes help and hints, automatic grading, and printable scores.
Note: Roots are Greek in origin. Prefixes and suffixes are Latin or Greek in origin.