This engaging digital activity helps second graders master the important skill of using root words to understand the meaning of unknown words. Students will explore how words are built from basic root words and how understanding the root word can help them decode and comprehend new vocabulary.
Through this interactive game, students will:
- Identify root words within larger words
- Use their knowledge of root words to determine word meanings
- Recognize common word patterns and families
- Build vocabulary through root word understanding
- Apply root word knowledge to decode unfamiliar words
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