Word Parts Weekly - Week 8

 

"Content and vocabulary become more complex as students get older, and this may frustrate or overwhelm struggling readers. ...it is important to teach all students how to break complex words into smaller parts." -
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All students benefit from learning and reviewing words parts. From struggling readers who are just learning to read to medical students who are deciphering complex texts and journals, knowing word parts is a valuable tool to have in your toolbelt.

Word Parts Weekly

“Ninety-seven percent of the words that students will encounter as they read will come from the 30 most commonly used prefixes, 30 most commonly used root words, and the 30 most commonly used suffixes. A strategic focus on providing students, grades kindergarten to grade 12, to curriculum-driven opportunities to learn Latin and Greek word parts will invariably build students’ vocabulary and ability to create meaning while they read.” - Dr. Donyall Dickey

While many lists of word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and root words) exist, I am using the Word Parts List curated by Dr. Donyall Dickey in his book, "The Integrated Approach to Student Achievement," for this series.