PWS.ELAR.6.A
Apply knowledge of roots and affixes to infer the meanings of new words.
Practical Writing Skills · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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knowledgerootsaffixesmeaningsnew words
Skills
- apply (knowledge of roots and affixes to words) #dok2
- infer (meanings of new words using roots and affixes) #dok2
- analyze (components of words to determine meaning) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify roots and affixes in unfamiliar words. #dok1
- I can apply my understanding of roots and affixes to infer a word’s meaning. #dok2
- I can analyze unfamiliar words by breaking them into parts to deduce their meanings. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding word parts helps readers and writers unlock the meanings of new vocabulary.
- Applying knowledge of roots and affixes is a valuable strategy for independent vocabulary growth.
Essential Questions
- How can recognizing roots and affixes help me determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
- Why is it important to analyze word parts when reading or writing?
- What strategies can I use to figure out the meanings of words I do not know?
- How does applying knowledge of roots and affixes support my growth as a reader and writer?