5.ELAR.3.C
Identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy and roots such as geo and photo.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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meaningwordsaffixestrans-super--ive-logyrootsgeophoto
Skills
- identify (the meaning of words with specific affixes and roots) #dok1
- use (words with specific affixes and roots appropriately in context) #dok2
- explain (the meaning of words with affixes and roots) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the meaning of words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy. #dok1
- I can identify the meaning of words with roots such as geo and photo. #dok1
- I can use words with affixes and roots accurately in speaking and writing. #dok2
- I can explain how affixes and roots change the meaning of words. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding prefixes, suffixes, and roots helps unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Recognizing how affixes and roots function supports vocabulary growth and reading comprehension.
Essential Questions
- How do prefixes, suffixes, and roots help me figure out what a word means?
- What strategies can I use to determine the meaning of a word with an unfamiliar affix or root?
- How do words change meaning when different affixes or roots are added?
- In what ways can knowing about affixes and roots make me a better reader and writer?
- How can I apply my understanding of affixes and roots to use new vocabulary accurately in context?