Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Correlations

Building Words: Using Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes Gr 4

Building Words: Using Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes Gr 4

English Language Arts

Strand - Reading Standards: Foundational Skills, Grade 4

Phonics and Word Recognition

ELA.RF.4.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Fluency

ELA.RF.4.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Strand - Phonics and Word Recognition, Grade 4

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

ELA.RF.4.3a: Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multi-syllabic words in context and out of context.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Strand - Fluency, Grade 4

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

ELA.RF.4.4a: Read on-grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

ELA.RF.4.4c: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 4

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Strand - Comprehension and Collaboration, Grade 4

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on <em>grade 4 topics and texts</em>, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

ELA.SL.4.1a: Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on <em>grade 4 topics and texts</em>, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

ELA.SL.4.1d: Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 4

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.4.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.4.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: mot 25
Root: tele 30
Root: tract 32
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.4.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Strand - Conventions of Standard English, Grade 4

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

ELA.L.4.1f: Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.

Activity Page
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: mot 25
Root: tele 30
Root: tract 32
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

ELA.L.4.2d: Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Strand - Vocabulary Acquisition and Use, Grade 4

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

ELA.L.4.4c: Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

ELA.L.4.4a: Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

Activity Page
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 5
Dictionary Practice 6
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 7
Sample Vocabulary Log 8
Vocabulary Log Template 9
Roots and Base Words 10
Latin Roots List 11
Greek Roots List 12
Roots Wall Labels 13-15
Know Your Roots 16
Word Families 17
Word Families Template 18
Roots: aud and audi 19
Root: bio 20
Root: fin 21
Root: geo 22
Roots: graph and gram 23
Roots: meter and metr 24
Root: mot 25
Roots: ped and pod 26
Root: port 27
Root: rect 28
Root: rupt 29
Root: tele 30
Root: terr 31
Root: tract 32
"Hunting for Roots!" Game 33
"Hunting for Roots!" Cards 34
Word Creations 35
So Many Roots! 36
Word-Family Webs 37
Create a Word-Family Web 38
Roots Review 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 40
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 41-43
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

ELA.L.4.4b: Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).

Activity Page
Common Prefixes List 44
Prefix Match 45
Prefixes: co-, col-, com-, and con- 46
Prefixes: im- and in- 47
Prefix: micro 48
Prefixes: over- and under- 49
Prefix: trans- 50
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 51
Add a Prefix, Make an Antonym 52
Common Suffixes List 53
Suffix Match 54
Suffixes: -able and -ible 55
Suffixes: -ation, -ion, and -tion 56
Suffixes: -ative and -ive 57
Suffixes: -ily and -ly 58
Let's Review 59
"Word Add On" Game 60
"Make-a-Word" Game 61-62

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

ELA.L.4.5c: Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).

Activity Page
Prefix Match 45

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