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Root words are basic words before having prefixes or suffixes added to them. They are called root words because they are the basis from which other words can grow. One root word can be used within lots of other words by adding a letter or groups of letters to the beginning or end of the root word. Root words can also join with other words to make compound words. See our Teacher Wiki for more information.
Root words are helpful because:
You can use a root word to help you with other spelling. If you recognise the root of a tricky word you are reading, it can help you to work out what the new word and what it means.
These lovely posters give colourful examples of some Greek and Latin root words and might be helpful for key stage 2 pupils.
A group of words all with the same root word is known as a word family.
This fun sorting activity looks at the root words, prefixes and suffixes for the year 3 and 4 (ages 7 - 9) spelling words. Why not give it a try at home?
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