What is the root word in 'helpful'?
fulhelphelfulIf you know 'teach' means to help someone learn, what does 'teacher' mean?
someone who learnssomeone who helpssomeone who teachessomeone who studiesWhat is the root word in 'playful'?
fulplayplayfulIf 'care' means to look after something, what does 'careful' mean?
without carefull of careto care lessnot caringWhat is the root word in 'dancer'?
erdancedanccerIf 'paint' means to color something, what does 'painter' mean?
something paintedsomeone who paintsto paint againpainting toolsWhat is the root word in 'jumping'?
ingjumpjumpipingIf 'read' means to look at and understand words, what does 'reader' mean?
a booksomeone who readsreading timeto read againWhat is the root word in 'happiness'?
nesshappyhappiinessIf 'kind' means to be nice to others, what does 'kindness' mean?
being meanthe quality of being kindnot kindto be kind againThis engaging digital activity helps second graders master the important skill of using root words to understand the meaning of unknown words. Students will explore how words are built from basic root words and how understanding the root word can help them decode and comprehend new vocabulary.
Through this interactive game, students will:
- Identify root words within larger words
- Use their knowledge of root words to determine word meanings
- Recognize common word patterns and families
- Build vocabulary through root word understanding
- Apply root word knowledge to decode unfamiliar words
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