Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Correlations

Building Words: Using Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes Gr 5

Building Words: Using Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes Gr 5

English Language Arts

Strand - Reading Standards: Foundational Skills, Grade 5

Phonics and Word Recognition

ELA.RF.5.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Fluency

ELA.RF.5.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Strand - Phonics and Word Recognition, Grade 5

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

ELA.RF.5.3a: Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multi-syllabic words in context and out of context.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Strand - Fluency, Grade 5

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

ELA.RF.5.4a: Read on-grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

ELA.RF.5.4c: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 5

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Strand - Comprehension and Collaboration, Grade 5

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on <em>grade 5 topics and texts</em>, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

ELA.SL.5.1a: Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on <em>grade 5 topics and texts</em>, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

ELA.SL.5.1d: Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 5

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.5.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.5.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cred 22
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Review What You Know 61-62

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Strand - Conventions of Standard English, Grade 5

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

ELA.L.5.2e: Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Strand - Vocabulary Acquisition and Use, Grade 5

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

ELA.L.5.4b: Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

ELA.L.5.4c: Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

Activity Page
How to Use the Vocabulary Log 5
Sample Vocabulary Log 6
Vocabulary Log (Template) 7
Roots Wall Labels 8-10
Games for Practicing Roots 11
How to Read a Dictionary Entry 12
Dictionary Practice 13
Roots and Base Words 14
Latin Roots List 15
Greek Roots List 16
Know Your Roots 17
Word Families 18-19
Root: act 20
Root: cept 21
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Roots: dic and dict 24
Roots: fac and fact 25
Roots: mit and miss 26
Root: phon 27
Roots: scrib and script 28
Root: spect 29
Roots: stru and struct 30
Root: tain 31
Root: therm 32
Roots: vid and vis 33
Linking Up Roots 34
Word Creations 35
Word-Family Webs 36
Word-Family Webs (Template) 37
Root Search 38
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game 39
"I Have, Who Has …?" Roots Game Cards 40-42
Common Prefixes List 43
Prefix Match 44
Prefixes: ex-, ef-, extra-, and extro- 45
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Prefixes: sub-, super-, and semi- 48
Change the Prefix, Change the Meaning 49
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Common Suffixes List 51
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -al, -ial, -ic, -ous, -eous, -ious 53
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54
Suffix: -logy 55
Change the Suffix, Change the Meaning 56
Suffix Puzzles 57
Gibberish Game 58
Gibberish Game Cards 59-60
Review What You Know 61-62

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

ELA.L.5.4a: Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

Activity Page
Root: cred 22
Roots: cycl and cyclo 23
Root: phon 27
Root: spect 29
Roots: vid and vis 33
Prefixes: fore- and mid- 46
Prefix: anti- 47
Change the Root: Prefixes 50
Suffixes: -ant, -ian, -cian, -arium, -asium 52
Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -ish, -ward 54

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

ELA.L.5.5c: Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.

Activity Page
Roots: dic and dict 24
Prefix: anti- 47
Review What You Know 61-62

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