Use combined knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, appropriate blending, syllabication patterns, morphology, and word attack skills to read unfamiliar multisyllabic, grade-level words accurately in context and in isolation.
Arizona Academic Standards:
5.RF.3.a
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences to accurately read unfamiliar multisyllabic words.
Common Core State Standards:
Literacy.RF.5.3a
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE):
ELAGSE5RF3a
Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS):
RF.5.3.a
Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards:
RF.5.3a
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
North Carolina - Standard Course of Study:
RF.5.4.a
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards:
5RF3a
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns,
and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic
words in context and out of context.
Tennessee Academic Standards:
5.FL.PWR.3.a
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (roots and affixes) to accurately read unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.2.A*
Determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.1.5.D
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words.
Arkansas Academic Standards:
5.FR.1.PD
Decode words, using knowledge of Greek combining forms and connectives.
5th Grade Reading - Roots and Affixes Lesson
Roots & Affixes
Many words are built from meaningful roots and affixes. Many English words have roots and affixes that are derived from ancient Greek and Latin words. Knowledge of these and other word origins can help you expand your vocabulary and improve your reading comprehension.