Use context clues and prior knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meaning of multi-meaning words. SPI 0601.1.15

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1. Adding to Root Words - [Skillwise worksheet] Build your own words, adding prefixes and suffixes to the root words.
2. Building on Root Words - [Skillwise worksheet] How to use prefixes and suffixes with root words.
3. Choosing Suffixes for Root Words - [Skillwise worksheet] Exercise in choosing suffixes for root words.
4. Choosing the Right Ending - [Skillwise factsheet] Information to help you choose the right ending for root words
5. Growing From Root Words - [Skillwise worksheet] How to find a root word and 'growing' new words from root words.
6. Homophones Game - [Skillwise game] Can you match the words that sound the same, but are spelt differently and have different meanings?
7. Jelly Fish Game - Type the root, suffix and or prefix to fill the sea with Jellyfish.
8. More Roots and their Families - In this lesson you will: choose the correct root to complete a word, sort roots to complete sentences, and define new words by using the roots as clues
9. One-minute Video on Root Words - Why learn about root words?
10. Prefixes and Suffixes - [Skillwise factsheet] Understanding how to find the root of a word and adding prefixes and suffixes to a root word.
11. Prefixes Say Plenty - In this lesson you will: practice using ten prefixes, attach prefixes to root words, and use prefixes as clues to complete sentences
12. Roots and their Families - In this lesson you will: learn common roots that appear in many words, sort roots to complete sentences correctly, and answer questions about new words by using their roots as clues
13. Root Words - underline root words - circle the prefix or suffix
14. Root Words - [Skillwise factsheet] Summary of what root words are and why they are helpful.
15. Root Words - [Skillwise quiz] entry level quiz
16. Root Words - [Skillwise quiz] level one quiz
17. Rooting Out Words - Help Remainder the Dog gather enough mushrooms to sell at the market by uncovering the roots of words. (three categories, several difficulty levels - from FunBrain)
18. Space Station - Divide words in blue into syllables and type the words into the box with a '-' between the syllables. [example: fi-nal]
19. Suffixes - In this lesson you will: learn about suffixes and how they help change and define words, make new words by adding a suffix to a root word, and use suffixes to complete words
20. Taking Away the Prefix to Find the Root Word - [Skillwise worksheet] Exercise in finding the root word by removing the prefix.
21. Taking Away the Suffix to Find the Root Word - [Skillwise worksheet] Exercise in finding the root word by removing the suffix
22. Using Context Clues - This section will help you review and strengthen your knowledge of using context clues. The 30 exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Determine your level of knowledge and then select an exercise from the lists at the site.
23. Using Root Words to Make New Words - [Skillwise worksheet] How to use root words to make new words.
24. Word Parts - This section will help you review and strengthen your knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes. For each topic, exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Determine your level of knowledge and then select an exercise from the lists below. The 87 exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
25. Words That Sound the Same - [Skillwise worksheet] Exercise in using homophones to write sentences

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