Word Parts Weekly - Week 16

"Reasons to teach word stems and roots:

1) Improved vocabulary comprehension

2) Increased number of vocabulary words mastered

3) Improved test scores

4) Word stems and roots transfer to other content areas

5) Improved confidence with reading" - Heather Renz, www.mrsrenz.com

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.

 

References

5 reasons to teach word stems and roots - Heather Renz, Mrs. Renz' Class: Ideas and Resources for Creative 21st Century Teachers, www.mrsrenz.com