Prefixes, Suffixes and Greek and Latin Root Word Task Cards Bundle
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Description
This colourful set of 142 Prefixes, Suffixes and Greek and Latin Root Word Task Cards help students to build word sense and improve literacy skills and reading comprehension. Print and laminate these cards for regular use!
This Prefixes, Suffixes and Greek and Latin Root Word Task Cards Bundle includes the following three resources:
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42 Prefixes Tasks Cards
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48 Suffixes Tasks Cards
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52 Greek and Latin Root Word Task Cards
Why Teach Morphology (Prefixes, Suffixes and Greek and Latin Root Words)
When students gain morphological awareness, they:
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build word sense.
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build literacy skills.
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build knowledge in content.
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build an understanding of multiple meanings, through the study of word families.
A meta-analysis conducted by Bowers et al (2010) of 22 morphology studies found that morphology instruction benefits learners, especially less proficient readers.