Affixes and Roots
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I can use affixes and roots to help me learn new words. L.5.4
I can use root words to help me learn new words. L.5.4
4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
(b) Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
Nike Root List (#1)
Poseidon Root List (#2)
Athena Root List (#3)
Nemesis Root List (#4)
Helios Root List (#5)
Iris Root List (#6)
Apollo Root List (#7)
Hercules Root List (#8)
Zeus Root List (#9)
Olympian Root List(#10)
I can use root words to help me learn new words. L.5.4
4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
(b) Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
Nike Root List (#1)
Poseidon Root List (#2)
Athena Root List (#3)
Nemesis Root List (#4)
Helios Root List (#5)
Iris Root List (#6)
Apollo Root List (#7)
Hercules Root List (#8)
Zeus Root List (#9)
Olympian Root List(#10)