Chapter 19.1
Master Word Construction - Build Your Reading Power!
You will learn how to break apart and build words using prefixes, suffixes, and root words to become a stronger reader.
What You'll Learn
You learn how prefixes and suffixes change word meanings completely.
You practice breaking compound words into two smaller word parts.
You discover how syllables help you spell longer words correctly.
You master identifying root words within complex word structures easily.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify word parts like prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
2
You break compound words apart to understand their individual meanings.
3
You practice building new words using familiar prefixes and suffixes.
Why This Matters
You need word construction skills to decode unfamiliar words independently and become a confident, fluent reader who can tackle any text.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Word Construction
Prefixes
Suffixes
Compound Words
Syllables
AB Curriculum Aligned
