Root Words 2nd grade

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning. It can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Find a word with the same root word: rethinking

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thinks

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the root word in timer?

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time

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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Find a word with the same root word: uneven

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evenly

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Find a word with the same root word: counting

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counted

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the root word in jumping?

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jump

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who does an action, like 'teacher' or 'runner'.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B