Word Roots Beginning: Learning the Building Blocks of Better Spelling and Vocabulary

by Cherie A. Plant

Word Roots teaches children the meanings of 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 child's vocabulary and greater depth to their thinking and writing.

For each lesson children 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 teaching suggestions and answers.

Note: Prefixes, roots, and suffixes may be Latin or Greek in origin.

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012