R.ELAR.2.D
Apply the knowledge of roots, affixes, and word origins to infer meanings.
Reading I, II, III (One-Half to Three Credits). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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knowledgerootsaffixesword originsmeanings
Skills
- apply (knowledge of roots, affixes, and word origins) #dok2
- infer (meanings of words using roots, affixes, and word origins) #dok2
- analyze (words to determine root, affixes, origin) #dok3
- explain (how roots, affixes, and word origins help determine meaning) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify roots, affixes, and word origins in words. #dok1
- I can use knowledge of roots, affixes, and word origins to infer meanings of unfamiliar words. #dok2
- I can analyze and explain how parts of a word contribute to its meaning. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding the structure and origins of words helps unlock their meanings.
- Knowing how to break down words into roots and affixes enables students to independently determine the meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary.
Essential Questions
- How can knowing a word’s root, affixes, and origin help us determine its meaning?
- What strategies can we use to break down unknown words into meaningful parts?
- How do roots and affixes change or contribute to the meaning of a word?
- Why is it important to understand the origins of words in academic reading?
- In what ways does analyzing word structure support vocabulary development?