BHS ELA Instructional Guide

6. ​ Understand how Greek and Latin affixes and roots contribute to the meaning of words. 7. ​ Be able to recognize Greek and Latin affixes and roots to determine the meaning of unknown words while reading independently. 8. ​ Consult reference material to understand the usage of words and phrases. Academic Language parts of speech, reference materials, pronunciation, precise, etymology, affix, and root Strategies to Support Teaching the Standard ●​ Morphemic Clues Organizer - this is from Read 180, but can be used to teach any unknown word. ●​ Semantic Word Webs - builds background knowledge and word knowledge. ●​ Use targeted vocabulary in authentic writing prompts that connect to content. Question Stems and Prompts for Assessment ●​ What tools or strategies can you use to verify the meaning of an unknown word/phrase? ●​ What familiar word part (affix or root) is in the word? What meaning does it provide? ●​ What reference tool would best assist you in determining the pronunciation of a word, its meaning, or its part of speech? ●​ What is the origin of the word? Did it derive from another language? ●​ How has the meaning/use of the word changed over time? ●​ Does the positioning of the word in the sentence help you to determine the meaning? Additional Supports / Professional Resources Shanahan, Tim. “Morphology Instruction in Reading | Shanahan on Literacy.” Shanahan on Literacy , 19 Aug. 2018, https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/what-should-morphology-instruction-look-like .

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