3.3 Word Parts- 

This week’s spelling list introduces meaningful word parts and how words

can be broken down into parts that include prefixes, suffixes, and base

words. A base word is a word that cannot be broken down. Prefixes are

added to the beginning of base words, and suffixes are added to the

end. In the word rethinking, re is a prefix, think is a base word, and ing is

a suffix.

Understanding word parts will help children spell and read long words.

For example, the word carefully may seem like a challenging word - but

it is actually quite easy to spell once a child realizes it’s simply the base

word care followed by the suffixes ful and ly! Students will apply their

knowledge of word parts when using our spelling strategy.

Test March 18th