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.
Standard:
5.2.A*
Description:
Determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.
Standard:
Literacy.RF.5.3a
Description:
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.
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.