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Root Words Worksheet

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  • 2
Standards
  • L.2.4.E
  • L.2.4.C
  • L.2.4
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About the Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on teaching children about root words and their meanings. The worksheet provides examples of root words and their definitions, and then encourages the child to practice identifying the root words and drawing pictures to represent them. The worksheet aims to help children understand how word roots can provide clues to the meaning of unfamiliar words, which is a valuable skill for reading comprehension and vocabulary development.

This interactive and printable worksheet, is divided into two pages, with the first page introducing the concept of root words and providing examples, and the second page providing a more hands-on activity for the child to complete. The activity requires the child to identify the root words and their meanings, and then draw pictures to represent them, which can help reinforce the concepts and make the learning process more engaging and interactive.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Identifying root words and their meanings
  • Understanding how root words can provide clues to the meaning of unfamiliar words
  • Practicing critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing word roots
  • Developing vocabulary and language skills through hands-on activities

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the concept of root words and their role in word meaning
  • Apply knowledge of root words to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words

Psychomotor:

  • Develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through drawing activities
  • Enhance visual-spatial skills by creating representations of root word meanings

Affective:

  • Develop a positive attitude towards learning language and vocabulary
  • Foster a sense of curiosity and exploration in children's language development

Interpersonal/Social:

  • Encourage collaboration and discussion with peers or adults about word meanings
  • Promote effective communication skills through the understanding and application of root words

Tags

root words, vocabulary development, language arts, worksheet, cognitive skills, psychomotor skills, affective skills, interpersonal skills, learning objectives

Common Core Standards Covered

L.2.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
L.2.4.c
Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., addition, additional).
L.2.4.e
Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.

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